Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 1.06m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 30cm wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 260kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 1.06m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra weighs 260kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 30cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 840kg | 1100 kg |
| Internal length | 2480mm | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Internal width | 1500mm | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Gross weight | 2700kg | - |
| Payload | 1860kg | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 260kg 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 Supreme Ultra if...
- you want one that is 1.06m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 30cm wider inside
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 1.06m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 30cm wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 260kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 260kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra.
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