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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Woodford Widebody
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,160kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Woodford Widebody is 270kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,160kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 270kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 2100kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Axles | Twin | Single or Twin |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1524mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, Woodford Widebody. 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 1,160kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.4 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 270kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Woodford Widebody?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,160kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Woodford Widebody is 270kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 270kg 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 Woodford Widebody?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,160kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Woodford Widebody 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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