Head to head
M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Nugent Q1710
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,243kg more and is rated 1,640kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 397kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,243kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,640kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 397kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | Nugent Q1710 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 360kg |
| Unladen weight | 550kg | 153kg |
| Payload | 1450kg | 207kg |
| Axles | Twin | Single |
| Internal length | 2450mm | - |
| Internal width | 1280mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1700mm x 1010mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, Nugent Q1710. 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 carries 1,243kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,640kg heavier gross
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 Q1710 if...
- you want one that is 397kg lighter empty
A light trailer for farmers and smallholders who need to move a quad bike, feed or small tools around the yard behind an ATV or small vehicle rather than a car.
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 Q1710?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,243kg more and is rated 1,640kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 397kg 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 Q1710 is a a small single-axle trailer for quad bikes and ATVs.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent Q1710?
The Nugent Q1710. It is 397kg 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 Nugent Q1710?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,243kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent Q1710 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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