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Brian James C Transporter vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

C Transporter
Brian James C Transporter
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer - image: m-tec.ie

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James C TransporterM-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
Gross weight1,500kg2700kg
AxlesSingleTwin
Load capacity1,010kg-
Bed length3.20m-
Bed width1.80m-
Unladen weight-840kg
Payload-1860kg
Internal length-2480mm
Internal width-1500mm
Brakes-Braked (Knott, 4 wheels)

Sources: Brian James C Transporter, 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 C Transporter if...

Brian James's entry-level open car transporter, a single-axle trailer that a family car can tow. Its 1,010kg load capacity suits a small classic car, track-day hatchback or ride-on mower rather than a modern SUV or performance car.

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Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...

  • you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James C Transporter and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James C Transporter is a single axle open car transporter trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.

Can I tow the Brian James C Transporter 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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