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M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 2,010kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 740kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 2,010kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 740kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 1.28m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 240kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 510kg |
| Internal length | 3.1m | 1820mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1220mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 carries 2,010kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.28m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) 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
Buy or hire the 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 740kg lighter empty
An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.
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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 2,010kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 740kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer; the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 740kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 2,010kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single 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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