Head to head
Lider 29420 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Lider 29420 is 460kg lighter empty and is 15cm wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 66cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 460kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 66cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Lider 29420 is 15cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Lider 29420 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 140kg | 600kg |
| Internal length | 178cm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 167cm | 1524mm |
| Axles | 1 | Twin |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Payload | - | 2100kg |
Sources: Lider 29420, 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 29420 if...
- you want one that is 460kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 15cm wider inside
Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 66cm (2ft) longer 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 Lider 29420 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Lider 29420 is 460kg lighter empty and is 15cm wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 66cm (2ft) longer inside. The Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Lider 29420 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Lider 29420. It is 460kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Can I tow the Lider 29420 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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