Head to head
M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Nugent P2813S
The Nugent P2813S is rated 700kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 30kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent P2813S is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Nugent P2813S weighs 30kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | Nugent P2813S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 550kg | 580kg |
| Payload | 1450kg | - |
| Internal length | 2450mm | - |
| Internal width | 1280mm | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Bed | - | 2.792m x 1.348m |
Sources: M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, Nugent P2813S. 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 30kg lighter empty
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 P2813S if...
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
A compact, low-loading plant trailer sized around a mini excavator. The bed is deliberately short, which is the point: it suits a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine and keeps the whole outfit towable rather than chasing capacity it does not need.
Full P2813S specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S is rated 700kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 30kg 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 Nugent P2813S is a plant trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent P2813S?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 30kg lighter empty than the Nugent P2813S.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent P2813S 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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