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Lider 39600PE vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer

The Lider 39600PE is 290kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 200kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Lider 39600PE
Lider 39600PE - image: lidertrailers.co.uk
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer - image: m-tec.ie

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Lider 39600PEM-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
Gross weight2500kg2700kg
Unladen weight550kg840kg
Axles2Twin
BrakesBrakedBraked (Knott, 4 wheels)
Internal bed256 x 148 x 30cm-
Payload-1860kg
Internal length-2480mm
Internal width-1500mm

Sources: Lider 39600PE, 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 39600PE if...

  • you want one that is 290kg lighter empty

The same chassis as the 39600 but with power tipping, for users who tip regularly and want to avoid manual ram operation.

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Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...

  • you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross

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.

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Full 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer specifications →

Common questions

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

The Lider 39600PE is 290kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Lider 39600PE is a a braked twin-axle electrically-operated tipping trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.

Which is lighter, the Lider 39600PE or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The Lider 39600PE. It is 290kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.

Can I tow the Lider 39600PE 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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