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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Woodford GP Single Axle Box

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 5cm wider inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer - image: m-tec.ie
GP Single Axle Box
Woodford GP Single Axle Box

Key differences

Specifications side by side

M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping TrailerWoodford GP Single Axle Box
Gross weight2700kg750kg (unbraked)
Internal width1500mm1,455mm
Unladen weight840kg-
Payload1860kg-
Internal length2480mm-
AxlesTwin-
BrakesBraked (Knott, 4 wheels)-
Tyres-500x10 6-ply
Load bed length-2,100mm to 2,710mm depending on size
Floor-12mm phenolic-coated birchwood

Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, Woodford GP Single Axle Box. 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 is 5cm 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 GP Single Axle Box if...

A small, lidded box trailer bought by tradespeople and households for tools, tip runs and light loads that need weather protection. Its 750kg unbraked rating means almost any car with a towbar can pull it.

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Full GP Single Axle Box specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Woodford GP Single Axle Box?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 5cm wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer; the Woodford GP Single Axle Box is a small single axle box trailer range.

Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Woodford GP Single Axle Box 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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