Head to head
M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 487kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,113kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 487kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,113kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 36cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 550kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 1450kg | 337kg |
| Internal length | 2450mm | 120cm |
| Internal width | 1280mm | 92cm |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, Maypole MP6812. 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 1.6 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,113kg more
- you want one that is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 36cm (1ft) 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 MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 487kg lighter empty
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- 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 MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 487kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,113kg 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 MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 487kg 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 MP6812?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,113kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6812 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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