Head to head
Erde 102 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Erde 102 is 225kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 450kg heavier gross and is 1.38m (4.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer weighs 225kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 450kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 1.38m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer carries 225kg more.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | 1220mm |
| Gross weight | 300kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 470kg |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Erde 102, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 225kg 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 450kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.38m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that carries 225kg more
- you want one that is 37cm (1ft) wider inside
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Erde 102 is 225kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 450kg heavier gross and is 1.38m (4.5ft) longer inside. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Erde 102. It is 225kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, by 225kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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