Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Nugent P3116H
The Nugent P3116H carries 665kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 135kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Nugent P3116H carries 665kg more.
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3116H is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Nugent P3116H weighs 135kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2100kg | 2765kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1524mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3148mm x 1616mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, Nugent P3116H. 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 135kg lighter empty
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 P3116H if...
- you want one that carries 665kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
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 P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H carries 665kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 135kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent P3116H?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 135kg lighter empty than the Nugent P3116H.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H, by 665kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent P3116H 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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