Head to head
Debon Roadster Platform vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,630kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 320kg lighter empty and is 60cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,630kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 320kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Debon Roadster Platform is 60cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Debon Roadster Platform is 26cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Roadster Platform | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg or 330kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 470kg or 970kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 3035mm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1785mm | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 320kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 60cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 26cm 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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,630kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,630kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 320kg lighter empty and is 60cm (2ft) longer inside. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 320kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Debon Roadster Platform or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,630kg.
Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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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