Head to head
M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer vs Maypole MP6810
The Maypole MP6810 is 925kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,275kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 925kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 2,275kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 2.05m (6.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 82cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 245kg |
| Internal length | 3.1m | 105cm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, Maypole MP6810. 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 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,275kg more
- you want one that is 2.05m (6.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 82cm (2.5ft) 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 MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 925kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer and the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810 is 925kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,275kg more. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 925kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the Maypole MP6810?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 2,275kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the Maypole MP6810 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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