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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Maypole MP6819
The Maypole MP6819 is 720kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2,201kg heavier gross and carries 1,481kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 720kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2,201kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,481kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 62cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 34cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | Maypole MP6819 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 840kg | 120kg |
| Payload | 1860kg | 379kg |
| Internal length | 2480mm | 186cm |
| Internal width | 1500mm | 116cm |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, Maypole MP6819. 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 2,201kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,481kg more
- you want one that is 62cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) 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 MP6819 if...
- you want one that is 720kg lighter empty
The longest trailer in Maypole's general purpose range here, for buyers needing extra bed length for bulkier loads such as garden waste or flat-pack furniture.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Maypole MP6819?
The Maypole MP6819 is 720kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2,201kg heavier gross and carries 1,481kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer; the Maypole MP6819 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Maypole MP6819?
The Maypole MP6819. It is 720kg 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 MP6819?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,481kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Maypole MP6819 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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