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M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs Tickners Standard Flatbed
The Tickners Standard Flatbed is rated 750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 70kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Tickners Standard Flatbed is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners Standard Flatbed weighs 70kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | Tickners Standard Flatbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1,500kg to 3,500kg depending on variant |
| Unladen weight | 280kg | 350kg to 650kg depending on variant |
| Payload | 470kg | - |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1220mm | - |
| Axles | Single | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Bed length | - | 12ft to 16ft depending on variant |
| Bed width | - | 6'1" (all variants) |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, Tickners Standard Flatbed. 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 70kg 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 Standard Flatbed if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
A general-purpose flatbed trailer range built in several weight ratings on the same 6'1" wide bed, so hire and sales yards can offer one design across light and heavier loads. It suits plant, vehicle and general haulage rather than any single specialist job.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Tickners Standard Flatbed is rated 750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 70kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer; the Tickners Standard Flatbed is a twin axle flatbed vehicle transporter, several size and capacity variants.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 70kg lighter empty than the Tickners Standard Flatbed.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Tickners Standard Flatbed 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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