Head to head
M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,350kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 600kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,350kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 600kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 66cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 28cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 240kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 510kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 1820mm | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1220mm | 1500mm |
| Axles | Single | Twin |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 600kg lighter empty
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 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,350kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 66cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 28cm wider inside
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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,350kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 600kg lighter empty. 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 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 600kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,350kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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