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Debon C300 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,070kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 330kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Debon C300
Debon C300 - image: fieldfare.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

Debon C300M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
Gross weight1300kg2700kg
Unladen weight510kg840kg
Payload790kg1860kg
Axles1Twin
BrakesBrakedBraked (Knott, 4 wheels)
Internal length-2480mm
Internal width-1500mm

Sources: Debon C300, 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 C300 if...

  • you want one that is 330kg lighter empty

A slightly larger box van than the C255, popular with mobile traders who need a serving hatch or sales flap fitted to the side.

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Full C300 specifications →

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

  • you want one that carries 1,070kg more
  • you want one that is rated 1.4 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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Full 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Debon C300 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,070kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 330kg lighter empty. The Debon C300 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.

Which is lighter, the Debon C300 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The Debon C300. It is 330kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.

Which carries more, the Debon C300 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,070kg.

Can I tow the Debon C300 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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