Head to head
Erde 102 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Erde 102 is 545kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,855kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 545kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,855kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 1.38m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 67cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | 1524mm |
| Gross weight | 300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 2100kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Erde 102, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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 545kg 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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,855kg more
- you want one that is 1.38m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 67cm (2ft) wider inside
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Erde 102 is 545kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,855kg 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Erde 102. It is 545kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,855kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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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