Head to head
Debon Roadster Platform vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,390kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 560kg lighter empty and is 56cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,390kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 560kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Debon Roadster Platform is 56cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Debon Roadster Platform is 29cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Roadster Platform | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg or 330kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 470kg or 970kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 3035mm | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1785mm | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, 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 Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 560kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 56cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 29cm wider inside
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,390kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg 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.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon Roadster Platform and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,390kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 560kg lighter empty and is 56cm (2ft) longer inside. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 560kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Debon Roadster Platform or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,390kg.
Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform 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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