Head to head
Brian James A-Max 305 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Brian James A-Max 305 carries 175kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James A-Max 305 carries 175kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A-Max 305 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2035kg | 1860kg |
| Internal bed | 4.3m x 1.96m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 840kg |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Brian James A-Max 305, 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 A-Max 305 if...
- you want one that carries 175kg more
Suits owners of larger saloons or estate cars who have outgrown the shorter A-Max 210 but do not need a full car-transporter range trailer. The extra bed length and payload give more margin for a heavier road car.
Listed by
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
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 Brian James A-Max 305 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Brian James A-Max 305 carries 175kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James A-Max 305 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Brian James A-Max 305, by 175kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A-Max 305 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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