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Brian James General Plant vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer

The Brian James General Plant carries 73kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James General Plant
Brian James General Plant - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James General PlantM-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Payload2593kg2520kg
Internal bed3.6m x 1.8m-
AxlesTri-axle (12in wheels)-
Unladen weight-980kg
Internal length-3.1m
Internal width-1.67m

Sources: Brian James General Plant, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the General Plant if...

  • you want one that carries 73kg more

A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.

Full General Plant specifications →

Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...

A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.

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Full 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James General Plant and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?

The Brian James General Plant carries 73kg more. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.

Which carries more, the Brian James General Plant or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?

The Brian James General Plant, by 73kg.

Can I tow the Brian James General Plant or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 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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