Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Nugent P3118H
The Nugent P3118H is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 170kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3118H is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Nugent P3118H weighs 170kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Nugent P3118H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 770kg |
| Payload | 2100kg | - |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1524mm | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal LxW | - | 3,148 x 1,872 (mm) |
| Bed height | - | 403 mm |
| Tyres | - | 185/70R13 |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, Nugent P3118H. 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 170kg 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 P3118H if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A twin axle plant trailer with Dual Drive suspension for mini diggers, dumpers and compact plant. Common with hire fleets, builders and groundworks firms.
Full P3118H specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Nugent P3118H?
The Nugent P3118H is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 170kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the Nugent P3118H is a 10 ft 3 in x 6 ft 1 in twin axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent P3118H?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 170kg lighter empty than the Nugent P3118H.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent P3118H 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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