Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 500kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 1.1m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 28cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra weighs 500kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 1.1m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 28cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 1100 kg |
| Internal length | 2440mm | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Internal width | 1524mm | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Gross weight | 2700kg | - |
| Payload | 2100kg | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 500kg 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 Supreme Ultra if...
- you want one that is 1.1m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 28cm wider inside
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 500kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 1.1m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 28cm wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 500kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra.
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