Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Moto-Trek Cyclone 180
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 1,160kg lighter empty. The Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is 46cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 weighs 1,160kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is 46cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is 6cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 840kg | 2000kg |
| Internal length | 2480mm | 2.54m (living area) |
| Internal width | 1500mm | 1.96m (living area) |
| Axles | Twin | 3 |
| Payload | 1860kg | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal height | - | 2.13m (living area) |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, Moto-Trek Cyclone 180. 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 1,160kg lighter empty
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 Cyclone 180 if...
- you want one that is 46cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 6cm longer inside
A triaxle trailer combining a garage for a bike, kart or similar with a small living area that sleeps up to four, aimed at motorsport and trackday competitors who need to transport and stay with their equipment in one unit. It shares its dealer network with sister brand Equi-Trek.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 1,160kg lighter empty. The Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is 46cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer; the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is a triaxle motorsport trailer with a garage and living area.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 1,160kg lighter empty than the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 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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