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Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 1,050kg more and is 250kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 1,050kg more.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 250kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 590kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2910kg | 1860kg |
| Internal size | 3.05 x 1.70 | - |
| Bed height | 367mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, 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 Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,050kg more
- you want one that is 250kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A lightweight plant trailer with a low bed and shallow ramp angle, aimed at mini digger hire and contractors who want a high payload from a 3.5 tonne gross weight.
Full Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer specifications →Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
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 Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 1,050kg more and is 250kg lighter empty. The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is a 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in lightweight 3.5 tonne plant trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. It is 250kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, by 1,050kg.
Can I tow the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer 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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