Head to head
M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 917kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,183kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 917kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 2,183kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 1.9m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 75cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 337kg |
| Internal length | 3.1m | 120cm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, Maypole MP6812. 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 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,183kg more
- you want one that is 1.9m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 75cm (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 MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 917kg lighter empty
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 917kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,183kg more. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 917kg 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 MP6812?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 2,183kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the Maypole MP6812 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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