Head to head
Erde 153 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Erde 153 is 426kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 924kg more and is 1.01m (3.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 426kg more empty.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 924kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 1.01m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 30cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 153 | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 124kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 526kg | 1450kg |
| Internal length | 144cm | 2450mm |
| Internal width | 98cm | 1280mm |
| Internal height | 40cm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2000kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Erde 153, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 153 if...
- you want one that is 426kg lighter empty
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 924kg more
- you want one that is 1.01m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 30cm wider inside
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 153 and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Erde 153 is 426kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 924kg more and is 1.01m (3.5ft) longer inside. The Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer.; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 153 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Erde 153. It is 426kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Erde 153 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 924kg.
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