Head to head
Erde 102 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Erde 102 is 1,195kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,005kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 1,195kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 2,005kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 2.56m (8.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 1.0m (3.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | 1850mm |
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Erde 102, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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 1,195kg 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,005kg more
- you want one that is 2.56m (8.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 1.0m (3.5ft) wider inside
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Erde 102 is 1,195kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,005kg 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Erde 102. It is 1,195kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 2,005kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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