Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Tickners Standard Flatbed
The Tickners Standard Flatbed is 490kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 490kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | Tickners Standard Flatbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 1,500kg to 3,500kg depending on variant |
| Unladen weight | 840kg | 350kg to 650kg depending on variant |
| Payload | 1860kg | - |
| Internal length | 2480mm | - |
| Internal width | 1500mm | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Bed length | - | 12ft to 16ft depending on variant |
| Bed width | - | 6'1" (all variants) |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, Tickners Standard Flatbed. 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 1.2 tonnes 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.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the Standard Flatbed if...
- you want one that is 490kg lighter empty
A general-purpose flatbed trailer range built in several weight ratings on the same 6'1" wide bed, so hire and sales yards can offer one design across light and heavier loads. It suits plant, vehicle and general haulage rather than any single specialist job.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Tickners Standard Flatbed is 490kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer; the Tickners Standard Flatbed is a twin axle flatbed vehicle transporter, several size and capacity variants.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Tickners Standard Flatbed. It is 490kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Tickners Standard Flatbed 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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