Head to head
M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer vs Tickners ECO745
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 2,045kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 705kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 2,045kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 705kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | Tickners ECO745 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 275kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 475kg |
| Internal length | 3.1m | 2100mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1175mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, Tickners ECO745. 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 2,045kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 50cm (1.5ft) 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 ECO745 if...
- you want one that is 705kg lighter empty
A taller, longer-bedded version of the Eco Box range for buyers needing more internal volume while staying unbraked. At 1470mm internal height it will take a stacked load standing up, which is what separates a box trailer from a flatbed with sides, while staying under the 750kg unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer and the Tickners ECO745?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 2,045kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 705kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer; the Tickners ECO745 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the Tickners ECO745?
The Tickners ECO745. It is 705kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the Tickners ECO745?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 2,045kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer or the Tickners ECO745 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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