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M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 630kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 33cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 630kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 33cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 57cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 170kg more.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 620kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2080kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 3048mm | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 1524mm | 1850mm |
| Axles | Twin | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
Sources: M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 630kg lighter empty
The longest of M-Tec's standard twin-axle box trailers, aimed at contractors and farmers hauling longer loads such as fencing materials, machinery or multiple pallets in one trip.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 33cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 57cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that carries 170kg more
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 630kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 33cm (1ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 630kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 170kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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