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M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 660kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 140kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 660kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 62cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 140kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 17cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 3.1m | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 660kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 62cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 17cm 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 140kg lighter empty
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
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 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 660kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 140kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 140kg 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 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 660kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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