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M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 700kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 800kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 700kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 800kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 1.17m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 57cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 1250kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 1450kg |
| Internal length | 3615mm | 2450mm |
| Internal width | 1850mm | 1280mm |
| Axles | Twin (Knott Avonride) | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 800kg more
- you want one that is 1.17m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 57cm (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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 700kg 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 700kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 800kg more. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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 700kg 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 800kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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