Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Tickners RL5000
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
| Bed length | 4.88m | 4,870mm |
| Payload | 2,020kg | - |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Axles | - | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Velocity iQ if...
An enclosed trailer that keeps a car dry and out of sight in transit, built on Eco-Trailer's own chassis. Motorsport teams and car traders hire it to move a vehicle without exposing it to weather or attention on the road.
Listed by
- OK Racing Trailer Hire - Hertfordshire
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 Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Tickners RL5000?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ 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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