Head to head
Erde 213 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Erde 213 is 650kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1.3 tonnes more and is 43cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 650kg more empty.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1.3 tonnes more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 43cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 21cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 213 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 190kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 560kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 205cm | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 129cm | 1500mm |
| Internal height | 40cm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2700kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Erde 213, 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 213 if...
- you want one that is 650kg lighter empty
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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1.3 tonnes more
- you want one that is 43cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 21cm 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 213 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Erde 213 is 650kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1.3 tonnes more and is 43cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Erde 213 is a an 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 213 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Erde 213. It is 650kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Erde 213 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1.3 tonnes.
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