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Lider 29420 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer

The Lider 29420 is 140kg lighter empty and is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 66cm (2ft) longer inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Lider 29420
Lider 29420 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer - image: Clarkes of Cavan

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Lider 29420M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
Gross weight750kg750kg
Unladen weight140kg280kg
Internal length178cm2440mm
Internal width167cm1220mm
Axles1Single
BrakesUnbrakedUnbraked
Payload-470kg

Sources: Lider 29420, 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 29420 if...

  • you want one that is 140kg lighter empty
  • you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside

Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.

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Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 66cm (2ft) longer 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.

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Full 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Lider 29420 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The Lider 29420 is 140kg lighter empty and is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 66cm (2ft) longer inside. The Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.

Which is lighter, the Lider 29420 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The Lider 29420. It is 140kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer.

Can I tow the Lider 29420 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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