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M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 270kg lighter empty and carries 270kg more. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 18cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 270kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 270kg more.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 18cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 3.1m | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1850mm |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 270kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 270kg more
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
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 18cm wider inside
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 270kg lighter empty and carries 270kg more. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 18cm wider inside. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. It is 270kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 270kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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