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Blue Line BLP35126 vs Tickners RL5000

The Blue Line BLP35126 is a a braked twin-axle drop-side platform trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight.. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Blue Line BLP35126
Blue Line BLP35126 - image: suffolk.trek-trailers.co.uk
RL5000
Tickners RL5000

Specifications side by side

Blue Line BLP35126Tickners RL5000
Gross weight3500kg2,600-3,500kg depending on model
Axles22, 12in 155/5 stud wheels
Internal bed12ft x 6ft6in (3.66m x 1.98m)-
BrakesBraked-
Overall length-7,000mm
Bed length-4,870mm
Overall height-2,400mm
Unladen weight-1,020-1,160kg depending on model

Sources: Blue Line BLP35126, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the BLP35126 if...

Used by plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers to carry a mini digger or pallet loads, with drop sides for easy loading.

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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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Blue Line BLP35126 and the Tickners RL5000?

The Blue Line BLP35126 is a a braked twin-axle drop-side platform trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight.; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.

Can I tow the Blue Line BLP35126 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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