Head to head
Erde 213 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,540kg more and is 39cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Erde 213 is 410kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,540kg more.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 410kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 39cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 23cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 213 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 190kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 560kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 205cm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 129cm | 1524mm |
| Internal height | 40cm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2700kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Erde 213, 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 213 if...
- you want one that is 410kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,540kg more
- you want one that is 39cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 23cm 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 213 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,540kg more and is 39cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Erde 213 is 410kg lighter empty. The Erde 213 is a an 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 213 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Erde 213. It is 410kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Erde 213 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,540kg.
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