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M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,390kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 560kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,390kg 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 560kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 28cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 4cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 470kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 2440mm | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1220mm | 1500mm |
| Axles | Single | Twin |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 560kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,390kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 28cm wider inside
- you want one that is 4cm longer 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,390kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 560kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 560kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,390kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft 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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