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M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 61cm (2ft) longer inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 20kg lighter empty and carries 20kg more.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 61cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 20kg more empty.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 20kg more.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 620kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2080kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 3048mm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1524mm | 1524mm |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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 is 61cm (2ft) longer 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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 20kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 20kg more
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 61cm (2ft) longer inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 20kg lighter empty and carries 20kg more. 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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 20kg 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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 20kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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