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M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 650kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 650kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 24cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 50kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 1cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 550kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 1450kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 2450mm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1280mm | 1524mm |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 1cm longer inside
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 650kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 24cm wider inside
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 650kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 50kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 50kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 650kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer 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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