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M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Treble
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 710kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Treble is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Treble weighs 710kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Treble is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | Richardson Trailers Supreme Treble | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 550kg | 1,260kg |
| Payload | 1450kg | - |
| Internal length | 2450mm | - |
| Internal width | 1280mm | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses forward, 1 pony reversed |
| External dimensions | - | 5.40m long x 2.29m wide x 2.75m high |
| Internal dimensions | - | 3.54m long x 1.80m wide x 2.33m high |
Sources: M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, Richardson Trailers Supreme Treble. 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 710kg 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 Supreme Treble if...
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
A three-berth Richardson trailer built for a household with two horses and a pony rather than a full string. The reversed pony bay keeps overall length down compared with three forward-facing berths, which suits smaller yards and tow vehicles.
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 Supreme Treble?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 710kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Treble is rated 700kg heavier gross. 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 Supreme Treble is a trailer for two horses and a pony, one forward one reversed.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Treble?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 710kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Treble.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Treble 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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