Head to head
Erde 213 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Erde 213 is 360kg lighter empty and is 1cm wider inside. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 890kg more and is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 360kg more empty.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 890kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Erde 213 is 1cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 213 | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 190kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 560kg | 1450kg |
| Internal length | 205cm | 2450mm |
| Internal width | 129cm | 1280mm |
| Internal height | 40cm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2000kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Erde 213, 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 213 if...
- you want one that is 360kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 1cm wider inside
The largest of Erde's compact leisure trailers here, suited to buyers who need the extra bed length for bulkier loads. At 205cm the bed is long enough for fence panels and flat-pack furniture, and the 560kg payload covers a full load of soil or rubble within the unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 890kg more
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) longer 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 213 and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Erde 213 is 360kg lighter empty and is 1cm wider inside. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 890kg more and is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Erde 213 is a an 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 213 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Erde 213. It is 360kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Erde 213 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 890kg.
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