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M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is 220kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 510kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 220kg more empty.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 510kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 550kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 1450kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Axles | Twin | Single or Twin |
| Internal length | 2450mm | - |
| Internal width | 1280mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
Sources: M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, Woodford Widebody. 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 510kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 220kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is 220kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 510kg more and 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 Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 220kg 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 Woodford Widebody?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 510kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Woodford Widebody 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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