Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Nugent P2813S
The Nugent P2813S is 20kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 20kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Nugent P2813S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 580kg |
| Payload | 2100kg | - |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1524mm | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Bed | - | 2.792m x 1.348m |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, Nugent P2813S. 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...
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 P2813S if...
- you want one that is 20kg lighter empty
A compact, low-loading plant trailer sized around a mini excavator. The bed is deliberately short, which is the point: it suits a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine and keeps the whole outfit towable rather than chasing capacity it does not need.
Full P2813S specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S is 20kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the Nugent P2813S is a plant trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S. It is 20kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent P2813S 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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