Head to head
Lider 39400E vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Lider 39400E is 195kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross and is 71cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer weighs 195kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 71cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 7cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Lider 39400E | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 85kg | 280kg |
| Internal length | 173cm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 115cm | 1220mm |
| Axles | 1 | Single |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
| Payload | - | 470kg |
Sources: Lider 39400E, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 39400E if...
- you want one that is 195kg lighter empty
The lightest motorcycle trailer in the Lider range, aimed at owners of smaller bikes who want the least weight to tow and store.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 71cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 7cm wider inside
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Lider 39400E and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Lider 39400E is 195kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross and is 71cm (2.5ft) longer inside. The Lider 39400E is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle, lighter than the 29420/39401.; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Lider 39400E or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Lider 39400E. It is 195kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer.
Can I tow the Lider 39400E or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single 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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