Head to head
Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg vs Tickners RL5000
The Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is a compact 3.5 tonne motorised 2-horse horsebox. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 2320kg | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Axles | - | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
Sources: Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Sonic 3,500kg if...
A compact motorised horsebox pitched as easy to drive day to day, for owners of one or two horses who want a small horsebox rather than a trailer and tow car. It is one of Equi-Trek's lower-cost motorised models.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
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 Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg and the Tickners RL5000?
The Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is a compact 3.5 tonne motorised 2-horse horsebox; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg 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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