Head to head
Erde 153 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Erde 153 is 476kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,574kg more and is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 476kg more empty.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,574kg 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 54cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 153 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 124kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 526kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 144cm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 98cm | 1524mm |
| Internal height | 40cm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2700kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Erde 153, 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 153 if...
- you want one that is 476kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,574kg more
- you want one that is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 54cm (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 153 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Erde 153 is 476kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,574kg more and is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside. The Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer.; 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 153 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Erde 153. It is 476kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Erde 153 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,574kg.
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