Head to head
M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Richardson Trailers Rosette
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 270kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Rosette weighs 270kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | Richardson Trailers Rosette | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 550kg | 820 kg |
| Gross weight | 2000kg | - |
| Payload | 1450kg | - |
| Internal length | 2450mm | - |
| Internal width | 1280mm | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 1750 kg |
| Overall length | - | 4.15 m (13 ft 7 in) |
| Overall width | - | 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) |
| Overall height | - | 2.57 m (8 ft 6 in) |
Sources: M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, Richardson Trailers Rosette. 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 270kg 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 Rosette if...
A horse trailer from Richardson's range, sold through UK horsebox dealers as a mid-range option for owners moving one or two horses.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Richardson Trailers Rosette?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 270kg 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 Richardson Trailers Rosette is a horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Richardson Trailers Rosette?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 270kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Rosette.
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