Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs Moto-Trek Cyclone 180
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 1,720kg lighter empty. The Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 74cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 weighs 1,720kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is 74cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is 10cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg | 2000kg |
| Internal length | 2440mm | 2.54m (living area) |
| Internal width | 1220mm | 1.96m (living area) |
| Axles | Single | 3 |
| Payload | 470kg | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal height | - | 2.13m (living area) |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, Moto-Trek Cyclone 180. 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 1,720kg 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 Cyclone 180 if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 74cm (2.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 10cm longer inside
A triaxle trailer combining a garage for a bike, kart or similar with a small living area that sleeps up to four, aimed at motorsport and trackday competitors who need to transport and stay with their equipment in one unit. It shares its dealer network with sister brand Equi-Trek.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 1,720kg lighter empty. The Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 74cm (2.5ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer; the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is a triaxle motorsport trailer with a garage and living area.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 1,720kg lighter empty than the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 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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