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M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 1,780kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 970kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 1,780kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 970kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 63cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 1.18m (4ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 1250kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 470kg |
| Internal length | 3615mm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1850mm | 1220mm |
| Axles | Twin (Knott Avonride) | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,780kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 63cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 1.18m (4ft) longer 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 970kg 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 1,780kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 970kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 970kg 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 1,780kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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