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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Tickners ECO745
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,625kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 325kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,625kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 325kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 35cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 34cm (1ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Tickners ECO745 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 275kg |
| Payload | 2100kg | 475kg |
| Internal length | 2440mm | 2100mm |
| Internal width | 1524mm | 1175mm |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | Unbraked |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, Tickners ECO745. 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 1,625kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 35cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) longer inside
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 ECO745 if...
- you want one that is 325kg lighter empty
A taller, longer-bedded version of the Eco Box range for buyers needing more internal volume while staying unbraked. At 1470mm internal height it will take a stacked load standing up, which is what separates a box trailer from a flatbed with sides, while staying under the 750kg unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Tickners ECO745?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,625kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 325kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the Tickners ECO745 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Tickners ECO745?
The Tickners ECO745. It is 325kg 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 Tickners ECO745?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,625kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Tickners ECO745 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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