Head to head
Erde 143 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Erde 143 is 502kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,598kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 502kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,598kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 53cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.44m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 0.99m | 1524mm |
| Gross weight | 600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 2100kg |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Erde 143, 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 143 if...
- you want one that is 502kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,598kg more
- you want one that is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 53cm (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 143 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Erde 143 is 502kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,598kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Erde 143. It is 502kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,598kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 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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