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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Sun Way Galaxy TBS75
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 650kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and carries 1.3 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 650kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1.3 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 840kg | 190kg |
| Payload | 1860kg | 560kg |
| Internal length | 2480mm | - |
| Internal width | 1500mm | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.99m |
| Overall width | - | 1.83m |
| Rollers | - | 20 non-marking rollers plus 1 keel roller, winch and break-back facility |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. 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 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1.3 tonnes more
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 Galaxy TBS75 if...
- you want one that is 650kg lighter empty
A French-built boat trailer for owners of small motorboats who need to launch and recover from a slipway themselves. The break-back facility and roller bed make it easier to float the boat on and off without a tow vehicle in the water.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 650kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and carries 1.3 tonnes more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer; the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. It is 650kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1.3 tonnes.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 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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