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M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 2,050kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 700kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 2,050kg 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 700kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 66cm (2ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 470kg |
| Internal length | 3.1m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1220mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, M-Tec 8ft 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 2,050kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 66cm (2ft) longer 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 700kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 2,050kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 700kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 700kg 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 2,050kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft 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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