Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 523kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2,201kg heavier gross and carries 1,678kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 523kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2,201kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,678kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 99cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 77kg |
| Payload | 2100kg | 422kg |
| Internal length | 2440mm | 145cm |
| Internal width | 1524mm | 100cm |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, Maypole MP6815. 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 2,201kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,678kg more
- you want one that is 99cm (3ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 52cm (1.5ft) 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 MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 523kg lighter empty
A mid-sized general purpose trailer for buyers who want more bed length than the MP6812 while staying light enough for a small car to 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 MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 523kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2,201kg heavier gross and carries 1,678kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the Maypole MP6815 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 523kg 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 MP6815?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,678kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Maypole MP6815 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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