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Equi-Trek Space-Treka M vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 280kg lighter empty and is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Space-Treka M weighs 280kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Space-Treka M | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | From 1120kg | 840kg |
| Gross weight | 2500kg (max) | 2700kg |
| Body length | 3756mm (12ft 3in) (external) | - |
| Body width | 1835mm (6ft 1in) (external) | - |
| Horse area length | 2665mm (8ft 9in) (internal) | - |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Equi-Trek Space-Treka M, 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 Space-Treka M if...
Equi-Trek Space-Treka M, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Horseboxes and horse trailers like this are chosen by private owners and competition yards moving horses to shows, vets and new yards.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 280kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 200kg 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 Equi-Trek Space-Treka M and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 280kg lighter empty and is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Space-Treka M is a horsebox or horse trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Space-Treka M or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 280kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Space-Treka M.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Space-Treka M 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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