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M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 543kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2,201kg heavier gross and carries 1,658kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 543kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2,201kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,658kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 1.6m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 620kg | 77kg |
| Payload | 2080kg | 422kg |
| Internal length | 3048mm | 145cm |
| Internal width | 1524mm | 100cm |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, Maypole MP6815. 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 rated 2,201kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,658kg more
- you want one that is 1.6m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 52cm (1.5ft) 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 MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 543kg lighter empty
A mid-sized general purpose trailer for buyers who want more bed length than the MP6812 while staying light enough for a small car to tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 543kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2,201kg heavier gross and carries 1,658kg more. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the Maypole MP6815 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 543kg 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 Maypole MP6815?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,658kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6815 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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