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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

M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer - image: m-tec.ie
Nugent P3116H
Nugent P3116H - image: eBay UK

Key differences

Specifications side by side

M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping TrailerNugent P3116H
Gross weight2700kg3500kg
Unladen weight840kg735kg
Payload1860kg2765kg
AxlesTwinTwin
Internal length2480mm-
Internal width1500mm-
BrakesBraked (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.

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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.

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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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