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Lider 37380 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer

The Lider 37380 is 558kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Lider 37380
Lider 37380 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer - image: m-tec.ie

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Lider 37380M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
Gross weight1000kg2700kg
Unladen weight282kg840kg
Axles1Twin
BrakesBrakedBraked (Knott, 4 wheels)
Internal bed304 x 171 x 10cm-
Payload-1860kg
Internal length-2480mm
Internal width-1500mm

Sources: Lider 37380, 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 37380 if...

  • you want one that is 558kg lighter empty

Suits buyers wanting a braked flatbed for a ride-on mower or small plant, where the tilting bed lets the load be winched or driven on without a separate ramp.

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Full 37380 specifications →

Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...

  • you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross

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.

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Full 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Lider 37380 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The Lider 37380 is 558kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 37380 is a a braked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 1000kg gross weight.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.

Which is lighter, the Lider 37380 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The Lider 37380. It is 558kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.

Can I tow the Lider 37380 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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