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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Woodford GP Single Axle Box
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 7cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 7cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Woodford GP Single Axle Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 750kg (unbraked) |
| Internal width | 1524mm | 1,455mm |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | - |
| Payload | 2100kg | - |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Tyres | - | 500x10 6-ply |
| Load bed length | - | 2,100mm to 2,710mm depending on size |
| Floor | - | 12mm phenolic-coated birchwood |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, Woodford GP Single Axle Box. 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 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 7cm wider 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 GP Single Axle Box if...
A small, lidded box trailer bought by tradespeople and households for tools, tip runs and light loads that need weather protection. Its 750kg unbraked rating means almost any car with a towbar can pull it.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Woodford GP Single Axle Box?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 7cm wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the Woodford GP Single Axle Box is a small single axle box trailer range.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Woodford GP Single Axle Box 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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