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M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 630kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 630kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 60cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 24cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 70kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 620kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 2080kg | 1450kg |
| Internal length | 3048mm | 2450mm |
| Internal width | 1524mm | 1280mm |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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 630kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 60cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 24cm 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 70kg lighter empty
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 630kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 70kg 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 630kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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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