Head to head
Bockmann Traveller G2 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Bockmann Traveller G2 is 1.09m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 455kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Bockmann Traveller G2 is 1.09m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bockmann Traveller G2 is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 455kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Traveller G2 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1405kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 3570mm | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 2000mm | 1500mm |
| Internal height | 2400mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 840kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bockmann Traveller G2, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Traveller G2 if...
- you want one that is 1.09m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside
Part of Bockmann's Traveller line built specifically for taller, wider-bodied horses, with more headroom and width than the equivalent K-series trailer. It suits owners of large warmbloods who need extra clearance.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 455kg more
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Traveller G2 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bockmann Traveller G2 is 1.09m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 455kg more. The Bockmann Traveller G2 is a aluminium trailer for large horses with a walk-in tack room; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Traveller G2 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 455kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Traveller G2 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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