Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Maypole MP6810
The Maypole MP6810 is 785kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,615kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 785kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,615kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 1.43m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 65cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 840kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 1860kg | 245kg |
| Internal length | 2480mm | 105cm |
| Internal width | 1500mm | 85cm |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, Maypole MP6810. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,615kg more
- you want one that is 1.43m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 65cm (2ft) wider inside
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 785kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810 is 785kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,615kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 785kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Maypole MP6810?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,615kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Maypole MP6810 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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