Head to head
Lider 32680 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Lider 32680 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 140kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 32680 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 140kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Lider 32680 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 700kg | 840kg |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal bed | 406 x 215cm | - |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
Sources: Lider 32680, 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 32680 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 140kg lighter empty
Aimed at plant hire firms and groundworkers moving heavier machinery such as a full-size mini excavator, since the 3500kg rating is the largest flatbed in this size before a driver needs a category B+E licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
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 Lider 32680 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Lider 32680 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 140kg lighter empty. The Lider 32680 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Lider 32680 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Lider 32680. It is 140kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Can I tow the Lider 32680 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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