Head to head
Lider 38950 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 30kg lighter empty. The Lider 38950 is 56cm (2ft) longer inside and is 3cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Lider 38950 is 56cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Lider 38950 weighs 30kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Lider 38950 is 3cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Lider 38950 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 630kg | 600kg |
| Internal length | 300cm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 155cm | 1524mm |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal height | 177cm | - |
| Payload | - | 2100kg |
Sources: Lider 38950, 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 38950 if...
- you want one that is 56cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 3cm 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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 30kg lighter empty
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 38950 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 30kg lighter empty. The Lider 38950 is 56cm (2ft) longer inside and is 3cm wider 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 Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Lider 38950 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 30kg lighter empty than the Lider 38950.
Can I tow the Lider 38950 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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