Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Nugent Q1710
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,893kg more and is rated 2,340kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 447kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,893kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2,340kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 447kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Nugent Q1710 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 360kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 153kg |
| Payload | 2100kg | 207kg |
| Axles | Twin | Single |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1524mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1700mm x 1010mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, Nugent Q1710. 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 1,893kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,340kg 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 Q1710 if...
- you want one that is 447kg lighter empty
A light trailer for farmers and smallholders who need to move a quad bike, feed or small tools around the yard behind an ATV or small vehicle rather than a car.
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 Q1710?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,893kg more and is rated 2,340kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 447kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the Nugent Q1710 is a a small single-axle trailer for quad bikes and ATVs.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent Q1710?
The Nugent Q1710. It is 447kg 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 Q1710?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,893kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent Q1710 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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