Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Nugent G2512D
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 545kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Nugent G2512D is 155kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 545kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 155kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Nugent G2512D | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 445kg |
| Payload | 2100kg | 1555kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1524mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2520mm x 1270mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, Nugent G2512D. 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 carries 545kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
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 G2512D if...
- you want one that is 155kg lighter empty
An entry-level general-purpose trailer for smallholders and light trade users who need a twin-axle chassis but not the larger bed of the G3015D.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Nugent G2512D?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 545kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Nugent G2512D is 155kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the Nugent G2512D is a a compact twin-axle general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D. It is 155kg 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 Nugent G2512D?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 545kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent G2512D 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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