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M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs Nugent P2813S

The Nugent P2813S is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 300kg 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
P2813S
Nugent P2813S

Key differences

Specifications side by side

M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle TrailerNugent P2813S
Gross weight750kg2,700kg
Unladen weight280kg580kg
Payload470kg-
Internal length2440mm-
Internal width1220mm-
AxlesSingle-
BrakesUnbraked-
Bed-2.792m x 1.348m

Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, Nugent P2813S. 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 300kg 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 P2813S if...

  • you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross

A compact, low-loading plant trailer sized around a mini excavator. The bed is deliberately short, which is the point: it suits a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine and keeps the whole outfit towable rather than chasing capacity it does not need.

Full P2813S specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the Nugent P2813S?

The Nugent P2813S is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 300kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer; the Nugent P2813S is a plant trailer, twin axle.

Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Nugent P2813S?

The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 300kg lighter empty than the Nugent P2813S.

Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Nugent P2813S 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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