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Indespension Daxara 158 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer

The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,350kg heavier gross and carries 910kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Daxara 158
Indespension Daxara 158
M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer - image: M-TEC

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Indespension Daxara 158M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
Gross weight650kg2000kg
Payload540kg1450kg
BrakesUnbraked, single axleBraked (Knott, 4 wheels)
Size4'9" x 3'3"-
Unladen weight-550kg
Internal length-2450mm
Internal width-1280mm
Axles-Twin

Sources: Indespension Daxara 158, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Daxara 158 if...

One of the most common small trailers on British drives: a compact lidded box sold through Indespension and its dealers, bought by campers, anglers and householders for holiday luggage, tip runs and garden waste. At 650kg gross it can be towed by almost any car with a towbar.

Full Daxara 158 specifications →

Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...

  • you want one that is rated 1,350kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 910kg more

A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.

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Full 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Indespension Daxara 158 and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,350kg heavier gross and carries 910kg more. The Indespension Daxara 158 is a unbraked single axle camping and leisure trailer; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.

Which carries more, the Indespension Daxara 158 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 910kg.

Can I tow the Indespension Daxara 158 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft 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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