Head to head
Erde 143 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Erde 143 is 742kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,358kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 742kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,358kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 1.04m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.44m | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 0.99m | 1500mm |
| Gross weight | 600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 1860kg |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Erde 143, 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 143 if...
- you want one that is 742kg lighter empty
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,358kg more
- you want one that is 1.04m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside
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 Erde 143 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Erde 143 is 742kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,358kg more. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Erde 143. It is 742kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,358kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 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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