Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs Maypole MP6810
The Maypole MP6810 is 225kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 450kg heavier gross and is 1.39m (4.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer weighs 225kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 450kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 1.39m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer carries 225kg more.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 470kg | 245kg |
| Internal length | 2440mm | 105cm |
| Internal width | 1220mm | 85cm |
| Axles | Single | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, Maypole MP6810. 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 rated 450kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.39m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that carries 225kg more
- you want one that is 37cm (1ft) wider 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
Buy or hire the MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 225kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810 is 225kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 450kg heavier gross and is 1.39m (4.5ft) longer inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 225kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6810?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, by 225kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6810 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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