Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Maypole MP6810
The Maypole MP6810 is 545kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,855kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 545kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,855kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 1.39m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 67cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 2100kg | 245kg |
| Internal length | 2440mm | 105cm |
| Internal width | 1524mm | 85cm |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, Maypole MP6810. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,855kg more
- you want one that is 1.39m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 67cm (2ft) wider inside
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 545kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810 is 545kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,855kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 545kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6810?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,855kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6810 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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