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M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 410kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 1.14m (3.5ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 410kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 1.14m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 35cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 390kg more.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1250kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 3615mm | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1850mm | 1500mm |
| Axles | Twin (Knott Avonride) | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 1.14m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 35cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that carries 390kg more
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 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 410kg lighter empty
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
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 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 410kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 1.14m (3.5ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 410kg 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 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 390kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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