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M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 1,010kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,740kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 1,010kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 1,740kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 1.79m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 63cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 1250kg | 240kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 510kg |
| Internal length | 3615mm | 1820mm |
| Internal width | 1850mm | 1220mm |
| Axles | Twin (Knott Avonride) | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,740kg more
- you want one that is 1.79m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 63cm (2ft) wider inside
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
Buy or hire the 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 1,010kg lighter empty
An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer and the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 1,010kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,740kg more. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer; the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 1,010kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 1,740kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the M-Tec 6ft 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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