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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Tickners Standard Flatbed
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners Standard Flatbed is 250kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 250kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Tickners Standard Flatbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 1,500kg to 3,500kg depending on variant |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 350kg to 650kg depending on variant |
| Payload | 2100kg | - |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1524mm | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Bed length | - | 12ft to 16ft depending on variant |
| Bed width | - | 6'1" (all variants) |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, Tickners Standard Flatbed. 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 rated 1.2 tonnes 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 Standard Flatbed if...
- you want one that is 250kg lighter empty
A general-purpose flatbed trailer range built in several weight ratings on the same 6'1" wide bed, so hire and sales yards can offer one design across light and heavier loads. It suits plant, vehicle and general haulage rather than any single specialist job.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners Standard Flatbed is 250kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the Tickners Standard Flatbed is a twin axle flatbed vehicle transporter, several size and capacity variants.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Tickners Standard Flatbed. It is 250kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Tickners Standard Flatbed 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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