Head to head
M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Maypole MP6819
The Maypole MP6819 is 430kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,501kg heavier gross and carries 1,071kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 430kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,501kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,071kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 59cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 12cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | Maypole MP6819 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 550kg | 120kg |
| Payload | 1450kg | 379kg |
| Internal length | 2450mm | 186cm |
| Internal width | 1280mm | 116cm |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, Maypole MP6819. 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 1,501kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,071kg more
- you want one that is 59cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 12cm 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 MP6819 if...
- you want one that is 430kg lighter empty
The longest trailer in Maypole's general purpose range here, for buyers needing extra bed length for bulkier loads such as garden waste or flat-pack furniture.
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 MP6819?
The Maypole MP6819 is 430kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,501kg heavier gross and carries 1,071kg 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 MP6819 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6819?
The Maypole MP6819. It is 430kg 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 MP6819?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,071kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6819 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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