Head to head
M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Nugent P3116H
The Nugent P3116H carries 1,315kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 185kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Nugent P3116H carries 1,315kg more.
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3116H is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Nugent P3116H weighs 185kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 550kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 1450kg | 2765kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal length | 2450mm | - |
| Internal width | 1280mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3148mm x 1616mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, Nugent P3116H. 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 185kg 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 P3116H if...
- you want one that carries 1,315kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H carries 1,315kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 185kg 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 P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent P3116H?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 185kg lighter empty than the Nugent P3116H.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H, by 1,315kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent P3116H 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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