Head to head
Erde 153 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Erde 153 is 716kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,334kg more and is 1.04m (3.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 716kg more empty.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,334kg 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 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 153 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 124kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 526kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 144cm | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 98cm | 1500mm |
| Internal height | 40cm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2700kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Erde 153, 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 153 if...
- you want one that is 716kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,334kg more
- you want one that is 1.04m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 52cm (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 153 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Erde 153 is 716kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,334kg more and is 1.04m (3.5ft) longer inside. The Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 153 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Erde 153. It is 716kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Erde 153 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,334kg.
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