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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Rice Beaufort Double

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,120kg 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
Beaufort Double
Rice Beaufort Double

Key differences

Specifications side by side

M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping TrailerRice Beaufort Double
Gross weight2700kgApprox. 1,580kg (3,485lb)
AxlesTwinTwin
Unladen weight840kg-
Payload1860kg-
Internal length2480mm-
Internal width1500mm-
BrakesBraked (Knott, 4 wheels)-

Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, Rice Beaufort Double. 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 rated 1,120kg heavier gross

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 Beaufort Double if...

A twin axle two-horse trailer from a once-major UK horsebox brand. Owners keep older examples going with parts from specialist trailer suppliers rather than buying new.

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Full Beaufort Double specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Rice Beaufort Double?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,120kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer; the Rice Beaufort Double is a twin axle two-horse trailer.

Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Rice Beaufort Double 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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