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M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 380kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 66cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 380kg more empty.
- 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 66cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 420kg more.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 15cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 3.1m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, 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 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 66cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that carries 420kg more
- you want one that is 15cm 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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 380kg lighter empty
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 M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 380kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 66cm (2ft) longer inside. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 380kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 420kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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