Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Nugent T3718H
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 460kg lighter empty. The Nugent T3718H is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Nugent T3718H weighs 460kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Nugent T3718H is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Nugent T3718H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 1,060kg |
| Payload | 2100kg | - |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1524mm | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal LxW | - | 3,630 x 1,800 (mm) |
| Bed height | - | 700 mm |
| Tyres | - | 185/70R13 |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, Nugent T3718H. 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 460kg 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 T3718H if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A twin axle tipper for groundworks, landscaping and farm use where loads of spoil, aggregate or waste need tipping out. The figures below are from the maker's own page.
Full T3718H specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Nugent T3718H?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 460kg lighter empty. The Nugent T3718H is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the Nugent T3718H is a 12 ft x 6 ft twin axle 3.5 tonne tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent T3718H?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 460kg lighter empty than the Nugent T3718H.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Nugent T3718H 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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