Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail carries 1,505kg more and is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail carries 1,505kg more.
- Gross weight: the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models) |
| Payload | 470kg | 1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration |
| Axles | Single | Twin or Tri |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes) |
| Unladen weight | 280kg | - |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1220mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. 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...
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 ProLine Beavertail if...
- you want one that carries 1,505kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,250kg heavier gross
The ProLine Beavertail suits owners of low-ground-clearance cars, since its beavertail ramp lets a car drive on and off without grounding, unlike a flat-bed transporter. PRG offers it across twin and tri-axle chassis so buyers can match the trailer to a 3000kg or 3500kg tow limit.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail carries 1,505kg more and is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer; the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail, by 1,505kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail 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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