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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Woodford Widebody

The Woodford Widebody is 510kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 920kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer - image: m-tec.ie
Woodford Widebody
Woodford Widebody - image: Blendworth Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping TrailerWoodford Widebody
Gross weight2700kg1300kg to 3500kg
Unladen weight840kg330kg to 694kg
Payload1860kg940kg to 2806kg
AxlesTwinSingle or Twin
Internal length2480mm-
Internal width1500mm-
BrakesBraked (Knott, 4 wheels)-
Internal bed-8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide

Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, Woodford Widebody. 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 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 920kg 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.

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Full 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer specifications →

Buy or hire the Widebody if...

  • you want one that is 510kg lighter empty

A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.

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Full Widebody specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Woodford Widebody?

The Woodford Widebody is 510kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 920kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.

Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Woodford Widebody?

The Woodford Widebody. It is 510kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.

Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Woodford Widebody?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 920kg.

Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Woodford Widebody 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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