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

The Brian James T Transporter carries 670kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James T Transporter
Brian James T Transporter - image: threecounties.trek-trailers.co.uk
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 T TransporterM-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
Gross weight3500kg2700kg
Payload2530kg1860kg
AxlesTwin (12in steel rims)Twin
Internal bed5.0m x 2.1m-
Unladen weight-840kg
Internal length-2480mm
Internal width-1500mm
Brakes-Braked (Knott, 4 wheels)

Sources: Brian James T 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 T Transporter if...

  • you want one that carries 670kg more
  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross

A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.

Full T Transporter specifications →

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

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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Full 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer specifications →

Common questions

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

The Brian James T Transporter carries 670kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.

Which carries more, the Brian James T Transporter or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The Brian James T Transporter, by 670kg.

Can I tow the Brian James T 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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