Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Nugent T3718H
The Nugent T3718H is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 220kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent T3718H is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Nugent T3718H weighs 220kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | Nugent T3718H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 840kg | 1,060kg |
| Payload | 1860kg | - |
| Internal length | 2480mm | - |
| Internal width | 1500mm | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal LxW | - | 3,630 x 1,800 (mm) |
| Bed height | - | 700 mm |
| Tyres | - | 185/70R13 |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, Nugent T3718H. 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 220kg 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 T3718H if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A twin axle tipper for groundworks, landscaping and farm use where loads of spoil, aggregate or waste need tipping out. The figures below are from the maker's own page.
Full T3718H specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Nugent T3718H?
The Nugent T3718H is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 220kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer; the Nugent T3718H is a 12 ft x 6 ft twin axle 3.5 tonne tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Nugent T3718H?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 220kg lighter empty than the Nugent T3718H.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Nugent T3718H 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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