Head to head
M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 150kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 5cm wider inside and is 8cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 150kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 5cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 8cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1250kg | 1100 kg |
| Internal length | 3615mm | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Internal width | 1850mm | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2250kg | - |
| Axles | Twin (Knott Avonride) | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
Sources: M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 5cm wider inside
- you want one that is 8cm 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 Supreme Ultra if...
- you want one that is 150kg lighter empty
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 150kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 5cm wider inside and is 8cm longer inside. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. It is 150kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
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