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M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs Nugent G2512D

The Nugent G2512D carries 1,085kg more and is rated 1,250kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 165kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer - image: Clarkes of Cavan
G2512D
Nugent G2512D

Key differences

Specifications side by side

M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle TrailerNugent G2512D
Gross weight750kg2000kg
Unladen weight280kg445kg
Payload470kg1555kg
AxlesSingleTwin
Internal length2440mm-
Internal width1220mm-
BrakesUnbraked-
Internal bed-2520mm x 1270mm

Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, Nugent G2512D. 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 165kg 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.

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Full 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer specifications →

Buy or hire the G2512D if...

  • you want one that carries 1,085kg more
  • you want one that is rated 1,250kg heavier gross

An entry-level general-purpose trailer for smallholders and light trade users who need a twin-axle chassis but not the larger bed of the G3015D.

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Full G2512D specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the Nugent G2512D?

The Nugent G2512D carries 1,085kg more and is rated 1,250kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 165kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer; the Nugent G2512D is a a compact twin-axle general-purpose trailer.

Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Nugent G2512D?

The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 165kg lighter empty than the Nugent G2512D.

Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Nugent G2512D?

The Nugent G2512D, by 1,085kg.

Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Nugent G2512D 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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