Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 980kg more and is rated 1,250kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 270kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 980kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,250kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 270kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 6cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 1cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 470kg | 1450kg |
| Internal length | 2440mm | 2450mm |
| Internal width | 1220mm | 1280mm |
| Axles | Single | Twin |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 270kg lighter empty
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
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 980kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,250kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 6cm wider inside
- you want one that is 1cm longer inside
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 980kg more and is rated 1,250kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 270kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 270kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 980kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft 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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