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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

M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer - image: m-tec.ie
Tickners ECO644
Tickners ECO644 - image: ticknertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping TrailerTickners ECO644
Gross weight2700kg750kg
Unladen weight840kg215kg
Payload1860kg535kg
Internal length2480mm1800mm
Internal width1500mm1175mm
AxlesTwin1
BrakesBraked (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.

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Full 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer specifications →

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.

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Full ECO644 specifications →

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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