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M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 203kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 99cm (3ft) longer inside and is rated 251kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer weighs 203kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 99cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 251kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 22cm wider inside.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer carries 48kg more.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg | 77kg |
| Payload | 470kg | 422kg |
| Internal length | 2440mm | 145cm |
| Internal width | 1220mm | 100cm |
| Axles | Single | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, Maypole MP6815. 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 99cm (3ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 251kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 22cm wider inside
- you want one that carries 48kg more
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 MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 203kg lighter empty
A mid-sized general purpose trailer for buyers who want more bed length than the MP6812 while staying light enough for a small car to tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 203kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 99cm (3ft) longer inside and is rated 251kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer; the Maypole MP6815 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 203kg 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 MP6815?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, by 48kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6815 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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