Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Tickners RL5000
The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | - |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | - |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 100LT if...
Bateson's largest livestock trailer, a 20ft tractor-drawn unit with a fully galvanised, demountable container. At 10 tonnes gross it suits livestock hauliers and farms moving full loads of cattle or sheep rather than the smaller trailers aimed at hobby keepers.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the RL5000 if...
An enclosed, tilting-bed trailer used to transport and protect a car in transit, popular with motorsport and classic car owners. The manual tilt bed lets a single person load a low car without ramps digging in.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Tickners RL5000?
The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Tickners RL5000 on a car licence?
Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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