Head to head
Fautras Provan vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and is 50kg lighter empty. The Fautras Provan is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 13cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Fautras Provan is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Fautras Provan is 13cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Provan weighs 50kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Provan | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,300 - 2,000kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 890 - 990kg | 840kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1.63m | 1500mm |
| Axles | Single | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked (inertia) | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal height | 2.25m | - |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
Sources: Fautras Provan, 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 Provan if...
- you want one that is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 13cm wider inside
A lightweight two-horse trailer for private owners and small livery yards who want to tow with a car on a standard B96 licence rather than needing a 7.5 tonne horsebox. The all-polyester body and large front ramp aim to make loading easier than a steel-bodied trailer of similar size.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
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 Fautras Provan and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and is 50kg lighter empty. The Fautras Provan is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 13cm wider inside. The Fautras Provan is a 2-horse polyester-bodied horse trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Provan or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Fautras Provan.
Can I tow the Fautras Provan or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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