Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Nugent P3116H
The Nugent P3116H carries 905kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Payload: the Nugent P3116H carries 905kg more.
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3116H is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 105kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 840kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 1860kg | 2765kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal length | 2480mm | - |
| Internal width | 1500mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3148mm x 1616mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, Nugent P3116H. 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 P3116H if...
- you want one that carries 905kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 105kg lighter empty
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H carries 905kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer; the Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H. It is 105kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H, by 905kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Nugent P3116H 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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