Head to head
Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter vs Tickners RL5000
The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is a twin-axle beavertail plant/vehicle transporter trailer. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg, braked | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Axles | twin axle | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
| Platform size | 12ft x 6ft 6in (3.66m x 1.98m) | - |
| Floor | phenol-coated anti-slip, flat deck | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
Sources: Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Beaver Tail Transporter if...
A galvanised beavertail trailer with a flat, ramped deck for driving plant or vehicles straight on and off. It is aimed at plant hire and groundworks firms moving mini diggers, dumpers or cars between sites without a dedicated low-loader.
Listed by
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
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 Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter and the Tickners RL5000?
The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is a twin-axle beavertail plant/vehicle transporter trailer; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter or the Tickners RL5000 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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