Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 537kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,763kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 537kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,763kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 60cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 2100kg | 337kg |
| Internal length | 2440mm | 120cm |
| Internal width | 1524mm | 92cm |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, Maypole MP6812. 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 2.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,763kg more
- you want one that is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 60cm (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 MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 537kg lighter empty
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 537kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,763kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 537kg 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 MP6812?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,763kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6812 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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