Head to head
M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,610kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 340kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,610kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 340kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 61cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 30cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 620kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 2080kg | 470kg |
| Internal length | 3048mm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1524mm | 1220mm |
| Axles | Twin | Single |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | Unbraked |
Sources: M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 carries 1,610kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 61cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 30cm wider inside
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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 340kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,610kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 340kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 340kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,610kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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