Head to head
Lider Alicante vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Lider Alicante is 464kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 94cm (3ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 464kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 94cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Lider Alicante | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 136kg | 600kg |
| Internal length | 150cm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 100cm | 1524mm |
| Axles | 1 | Twin |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal height | 39cm | - |
| Payload | - | 2100kg |
Sources: Lider Alicante, 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 Alicante if...
- you want one that is 464kg 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 94cm (3ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 52cm (1.5ft) 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 Alicante and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Lider Alicante is 464kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 94cm (3ft) 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Lider Alicante or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Lider Alicante. It is 464kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Can I tow the Lider Alicante 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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