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M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 62cm (2ft) longer inside. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 40kg lighter empty and carries 40kg more.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 62cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer weighs 40kg more empty.
- Payload: the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer carries 40kg more.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 240kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 510kg | 470kg |
| Internal length | 1820mm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1220mm | 1220mm |
| Axles | Single | Single |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
Sources: M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 40kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 40kg more
An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.
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 62cm (2ft) longer inside
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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 62cm (2ft) longer inside. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 40kg lighter empty and carries 40kg more. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose 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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 40kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, by 40kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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