Head to head
M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 550kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 1.09m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra weighs 550kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 1.09m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 550kg | 1100 kg |
| Internal length | 2450mm | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Internal width | 1280mm | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Gross weight | 2000kg | - |
| Payload | 1450kg | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
Sources: M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 550kg 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 Ultra if...
- you want one that is 1.09m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
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 Ultra?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 550kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 1.09m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside. 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 Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 550kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra.
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