Head to head
Erde 102 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The Erde 102 is 925kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,275kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 925kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 2,275kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 2.04m (6.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 82cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | 3.1m |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | 1.67m |
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 2520kg |
Sources: Erde 102, 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 102 if...
- you want one that is 925kg lighter empty
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Full 102 specifications →Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,275kg more
- you want one that is 2.04m (6.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 82cm (2.5ft) wider inside
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.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Erde 102 is 925kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,275kg more. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Erde 102. It is 925kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 2,275kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 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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