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Lider 39600 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer

The Lider 39600 is 50kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 200kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Lider 39600
Lider 39600 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk
8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Lider 39600M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
Gross weight2500kg2700kg
Unladen weight550kg600kg
Axles2Twin
BrakesBrakedBraked (Knott, 4 wheels)
Internal bed256 x 148 x 30cm-
Payload-2100kg
Internal length-2440mm
Internal width-1524mm

Sources: Lider 39600, 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 39600 if...

  • you want one that is 50kg lighter empty

A serious tipping trailer for groundworkers and smallholders shifting muck, aggregate or spoil in bulk, with braked axles for towing at higher payloads.

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Full 39600 specifications →

Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...

  • you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross

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.

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Full 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Lider 39600 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?

The Lider 39600 is 50kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Lider 39600 is a a braked twin-axle tipping trailer rated at 2500kg 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 39600 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?

The Lider 39600. It is 50kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.

Can I tow the Lider 39600 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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