Head to head
M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Maypole MP6810
The Maypole MP6810 is 495kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,205kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 495kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,205kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 1.4m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 43cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 550kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 1450kg | 245kg |
| Internal length | 2450mm | 105cm |
| Internal width | 1280mm | 85cm |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, Maypole MP6810. 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 rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,205kg more
- you want one that is 1.4m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 43cm (1.5ft) wider 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 MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 495kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810 is 495kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,205kg more. 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 Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 495kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6810?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,205kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6810 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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