Head to head
Lider 38950 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Lider 38950 is 210kg lighter empty and is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 210kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Lider 38950 is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Lider 38950 is 5cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Lider 38950 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 630kg | 840kg |
| Internal length | 300cm | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 155cm | 1500mm |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal height | 177cm | - |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
Sources: Lider 38950, 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 38950 if...
- you want one that is 210kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 5cm wider inside
A weatherproof enclosed trailer for market traders, couriers and event businesses who need to lock stock or equipment away overnight, with enough internal height to walk in upright.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 700kg 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.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Lider 38950 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Lider 38950 is 210kg lighter empty and is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Lider 38950 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2000kg gross weight.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Lider 38950 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Lider 38950. It is 210kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Can I tow the Lider 38950 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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