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Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer

The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 650kg heavier gross and carries 344kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135
Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer - image: M-TEC

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
Gross weight1350kg2000kg
Payload1106kg1450kg
Axles1Twin
BrakesBraked (overrun)Braked (Knott, 4 wheels)
Internal bed2515mm x 1300mm-
Unladen weight-550kg
Internal length-2450mm
Internal width-1280mm

Sources: Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the TL-ALK 2513/135 if...

A single-axle box trailer that also tips, giving private and trade users a lightweight option for both general loads and loose materials. It fits within a car's braked towing limit for many vehicles.

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Full TL-ALK 2513/135 specifications →

Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...

  • you want one that is rated 650kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 344kg more

A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.

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Full 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 650kg heavier gross and carries 344kg more. The Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 is a small tipping low-loader box trailer; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.

Which carries more, the Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 344kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer on a car licence?

Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.

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