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Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 810kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 810kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 10kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 590kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2910kg | 2100kg |
| Internal size | 3.05 x 1.70 | - |
| Bed height | 367mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, 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 Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 810kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 10kg lighter empty
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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
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 Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 810kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. 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 Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. It is 10kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, by 810kg.
Can I tow the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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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