Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody carries 470kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Woodford Widebody carries 470kg more.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Widebody is rated 550kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Widebody weighs 50kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 470kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Axles | Single | Single or Twin |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1220mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, Woodford Widebody. 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 50kg 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that carries 470kg more
- you want one that is rated 550kg heavier gross
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody carries 470kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 50kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Woodford Widebody?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Woodford Widebody.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody, by 470kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Woodford Widebody 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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