Head to head
Lider 39401 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Lider 39401 is 710kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 70cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 710kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 70cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 24cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Lider 39401 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 130kg | 840kg |
| Internal length | 178cm | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 126cm | 1500mm |
| Axles | 1 | Twin |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
Sources: Lider 39401, 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 39401 if...
- you want one that is 710kg lighter empty
A step up from the 39400E for owners of larger or heavier motorcycles who still want to stay under the unbraked 750kg threshold.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 70cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 24cm wider inside
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 39401 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Lider 39401 is 710kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 70cm (2.5ft) longer inside. The Lider 39401 is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Lider 39401 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Lider 39401. It is 710kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Can I tow the Lider 39401 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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