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M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Woodford GP Single Axle Box
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,250kg heavier gross. The Woodford GP Single Axle Box is 18cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,250kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Woodford GP Single Axle Box is 18cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | Woodford GP Single Axle Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 750kg (unbraked) |
| Internal width | 1280mm | 1,455mm |
| Unladen weight | 550kg | - |
| Payload | 1450kg | - |
| Internal length | 2450mm | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Tyres | - | 500x10 6-ply |
| Load bed length | - | 2,100mm to 2,710mm depending on size |
| Floor | - | 12mm phenolic-coated birchwood |
Sources: M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, Woodford GP Single Axle Box. 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 rated 1,250kg 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 GP Single Axle Box if...
- you want one that is 18cm wider inside
A small, lidded box trailer bought by tradespeople and households for tools, tip runs and light loads that need weather protection. Its 750kg unbraked rating means almost any car with a towbar can pull it.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Woodford GP Single Axle Box?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,250kg heavier gross. The Woodford GP Single Axle Box is 18cm 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 Woodford GP Single Axle Box is a small single axle box trailer range.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Woodford GP Single Axle Box 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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