Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Nugent P3118H
The Nugent P3118H is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 70kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3118H is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 70kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | Nugent P3118H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 840kg | 770kg |
| Payload | 1860kg | - |
| Internal length | 2480mm | - |
| Internal width | 1500mm | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal LxW | - | 3,148 x 1,872 (mm) |
| Bed height | - | 403 mm |
| Tyres | - | 185/70R13 |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, Nugent P3118H. 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 P3118H if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 70kg lighter empty
A twin axle plant trailer with Dual Drive suspension for mini diggers, dumpers and compact plant. Common with hire fleets, builders and groundworks firms.
Full P3118H specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Nugent P3118H?
The Nugent P3118H is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 70kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer; the Nugent P3118H is a 10 ft 3 in x 6 ft 1 in twin axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Nugent P3118H?
The Nugent P3118H. It is 70kg 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 P3118H 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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