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M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 650kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 1.18m (4ft) 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 650kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 1.18m (4ft) 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 33cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 150kg more.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1250kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 3615mm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1850mm | 1524mm |
| Axles | Twin (Knott Avonride) | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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 1.18m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 33cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that carries 150kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 650kg lighter empty
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 650kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 1.18m (4ft) 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 Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 650kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 150kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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