Head to head
Lider Alicante vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The Lider Alicante is 844kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 1.6m (5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 844kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 1.6m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 67cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Lider Alicante | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 136kg | 980kg |
| Internal length | 150cm | 3.1m |
| Internal width | 100cm | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 39cm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Payload | - | 2520kg |
Sources: Lider Alicante, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Alicante if...
- you want one that is 844kg lighter empty
A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.6m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 67cm (2ft) wider inside
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Lider Alicante and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Lider Alicante is 844kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 1.6m (5ft) longer inside. The Lider Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid.; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Lider Alicante or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Lider Alicante. It is 844kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Can I tow the Lider Alicante or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 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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