Head to head
Lider 39440 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 43cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Lider 39440 is 405kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 405kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 43cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 19cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Lider 39440 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 195kg | 600kg |
| Internal length | 201cm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 133cm | 1524mm |
| Axles | 1 | Twin |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal height | 40cm | - |
| Payload | - | 2100kg |
Sources: Lider 39440, 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 39440 if...
- you want one that is 405kg lighter empty
A budget wood-sided trailer for garden waste, logs and general household loads, sold as a lighter option than the galvanised Tough range.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 43cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 19cm wider inside
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 39440 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 43cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Lider 39440 is 405kg lighter empty. The Lider 39440 is a an unbraked single-axle wooden-sided general purpose trailer rated at 750kg 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 39440 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Lider 39440. It is 405kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Can I tow the Lider 39440 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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