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Lider 37380 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 37380 is 318kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Lider 37380
Lider 37380 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk
8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Lider 37380M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
Gross weight1000kg2700kg
Unladen weight282kg600kg
Axles1Twin
BrakesBrakedBraked (Knott, 4 wheels)
Internal bed304 x 171 x 10cm-
Payload-2100kg
Internal length-2440mm
Internal width-1524mm

Sources: Lider 37380, 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 37380 if...

  • you want one that is 318kg 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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Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...

  • you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross

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.

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Full 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

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

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 37380 is 318kg lighter empty. The Lider 37380 is a a braked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 1000kg gross weight.; 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 37380 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?

The Lider 37380. It is 318kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.

Can I tow the Lider 37380 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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