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Debon C800 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer

The Debon C800 carries 640kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 160kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Debon C800
Debon C800 - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
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 C800M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
Gross weight3500kg2700kg
Unladen weight1000kg840kg
Payload2500kg1860kg
Internal length370-433cm2480mm
Internal width178-201cm1500mm
Axles2Twin
Internal height179.5-201cm-
Brakes-Braked (Knott, 4 wheels)

Sources: Debon C800, 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 C800 if...

  • you want one that carries 640kg more
  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross

A large box van aimed at businesses moving significant volumes of stock or equipment, such as caterers or event hire firms, needing a full 3500kg-class trailer.

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Full C800 specifications →

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

  • you want one that is 160kg lighter empty

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 C800 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The Debon C800 carries 640kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 160kg lighter empty. The Debon C800 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.

Which is lighter, the Debon C800 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 160kg lighter empty than the Debon C800.

Which carries more, the Debon C800 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The Debon C800, by 640kg.

Can I tow the Debon C800 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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