Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Tickners ECO644
The Tickners ECO644 is 625kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and carries 1,325kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 625kg 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 1,325kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 68cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 33cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | Tickners ECO644 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 840kg | 215kg |
| Payload | 1860kg | 535kg |
| Internal length | 2480mm | 1800mm |
| Internal width | 1500mm | 1175mm |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | Unbraked |
| Internal height | - | 1190mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, Tickners ECO644. 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 1,325kg more
- you want one that is 68cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 33cm (1ft) wider inside
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 ECO644 if...
- you want one that is 625kg lighter empty
A budget box trailer for buyers wanting a lightweight, lockable trailer for camping, DIY or light haulage without a braked axle.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Tickners ECO644?
The Tickners ECO644 is 625kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and carries 1,325kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer; the Tickners ECO644 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Tickners ECO644?
The Tickners ECO644. It is 625kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Tickners ECO644?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,325kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Tickners ECO644 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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