Head to head
M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer vs Moto-Trek Cyclone 180
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 1,020kg lighter empty and is 56cm (2ft) longer inside. The Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is 29cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 weighs 1,020kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 56cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is 29cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 2000kg |
| Internal length | 3.1m | 2.54m (living area) |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1.96m (living area) |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Internal height | - | 2.13m (living area) |
| Axles | - | 3 |
Sources: M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, Moto-Trek Cyclone 180. 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 1,020kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 56cm (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 Cyclone 180 if...
- you want one that is 29cm wider inside
A triaxle trailer combining a garage for a bike, kart or similar with a small living area that sleeps up to four, aimed at motorsport and trackday competitors who need to transport and stay with their equipment in one unit. It shares its dealer network with sister brand Equi-Trek.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer and the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 1,020kg lighter empty and is 56cm (2ft) longer inside. The Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is 29cm wider inside. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer; the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is a triaxle motorsport trailer with a garage and living area.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. It is 1,020kg lighter empty than the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180.
Can I tow the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 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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