Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 820kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 58cm (2ft) wider inside and is 1.1m (3.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra weighs 820kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 58cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 1.1m (3.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 280kg | 1100 kg |
| Internal length | 2440mm | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Internal width | 1220mm | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Gross weight | 750kg | - |
| Payload | 470kg | - |
| Axles | Single | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 820kg 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 Supreme Ultra if...
- you want one that is 58cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 1.1m (3.5ft) longer inside
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 820kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 58cm (2ft) wider inside and is 1.1m (3.5ft) longer inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 820kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra.
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