Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 39cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 7cm wider inside. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 20kg lighter empty and carries 20kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 39cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer weighs 20kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 7cm wider inside.
- Payload: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer carries 20kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 470kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1150mm | 1220mm |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is 20kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 20kg more
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 39cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 7cm wider inside
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 39cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 7cm wider inside. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 20kg lighter empty and carries 20kg more. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 20kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer, by 20kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer 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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