Head to head
Equi-Trek Evolution vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 3,660kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Evolution is rated 4.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Evolution weighs 3,660kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Evolution is rated 4.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Evolution | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 7200kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 4500kg | 840kg |
| Overall length | 8.354m | - |
| Overall width | 2.375m | - |
| Overall height | 3.185m | - |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Equi-Trek Evolution, 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 Evolution if...
- you want one that is rated 4.5 tonnes heavier gross
A large motorised horsebox on an Iveco chassis for yards or professionals moving up to three horses or four ponies, requiring a 7.5 tonne category licence to drive. It sits toward the top of Equi-Trek's motorised range alongside the Endeavour.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 3,660kg 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.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Equi-Trek Evolution and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 3,660kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Evolution is rated 4.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Evolution is a 7.2 tonne motorised horsebox for up to three horses; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Evolution or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 3,660kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Evolution.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Evolution or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer on a car licence?
Equi-Trek Evolution is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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