Head to head
Brian James A-Max 305 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross and carries 65kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 65kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A-Max 305 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2035kg | 2100kg |
| Internal bed | 4.3m x 1.96m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 600kg |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Brian James A-Max 305, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A-Max 305 if...
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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 65kg more
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross and carries 65kg more. 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 Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James A-Max 305 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 65kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A-Max 305 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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