Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Nugent P2813S
The Nugent P2813S is 260kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 260kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | Nugent P2813S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 840kg | 580kg |
| Payload | 1860kg | - |
| Internal length | 2480mm | - |
| Internal width | 1500mm | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Bed | - | 2.792m x 1.348m |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, Nugent P2813S. 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...
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 P2813S if...
- you want one that is 260kg lighter empty
A compact, low-loading plant trailer sized around a mini excavator. The bed is deliberately short, which is the point: it suits a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine and keeps the whole outfit towable rather than chasing capacity it does not need.
Full P2813S specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S is 260kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer; the Nugent P2813S is a plant trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S. It is 260kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Nugent P2813S 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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