Head to head
M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs Tickners Standard Flatbed
The Tickners Standard Flatbed is rated 750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 110kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Tickners Standard Flatbed is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners Standard Flatbed weighs 110kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | Tickners Standard Flatbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1,500kg to 3,500kg depending on variant |
| Unladen weight | 240kg | 350kg to 650kg depending on variant |
| Payload | 510kg | - |
| Internal length | 1820mm | - |
| Internal width | 1220mm | - |
| Axles | Single | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Bed length | - | 12ft to 16ft depending on variant |
| Bed width | - | 6'1" (all variants) |
Sources: M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, Tickners Standard Flatbed. 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 110kg 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 Standard Flatbed if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
A general-purpose flatbed trailer range built in several weight ratings on the same 6'1" wide bed, so hire and sales yards can offer one design across light and heavier loads. It suits plant, vehicle and general haulage rather than any single specialist job.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Tickners Standard Flatbed is rated 750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 110kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer; the Tickners Standard Flatbed is a twin axle flatbed vehicle transporter, several size and capacity variants.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 110kg lighter empty than the Tickners Standard Flatbed.
Can I tow the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Tickners Standard Flatbed 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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