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Equi-Trek Carriage Treka vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer

The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 870kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Equi-Trek Carriage Treka
Equi-Trek Carriage Treka - image: totallyequestrian.co.uk
10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Equi-Trek Carriage TrekaM-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Unladen weight1850kg980kg
Axles3-
BrakesBraked (six fully braked wheels)-
Payload-2520kg
Internal length-3.1m
Internal width-1.67m

Sources: Equi-Trek Carriage Treka, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Carriage Treka if...

A specialist trailer built to carry a horse and its carriage together, aimed at the smaller driving/carriage-driving market rather than general riders. The triaxle chassis spreads the combined weight of horse and carriage.

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Full Carriage Treka specifications →

Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 870kg lighter empty

A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.

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Full 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Equi-Trek Carriage Treka and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 870kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Carriage Treka is a triaxle trailer for transporting a horse and carriage together; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.

Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Carriage Treka or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. It is 870kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Carriage Treka.

Can I tow the Equi-Trek Carriage Treka or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 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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