Head to head
Erde 102 vs Tickners RL5000
The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | - |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | - |
| Payload | 245kg | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Axles | - | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
Sources: Erde 102, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 102 if...
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Listed by
- Worcester Trailer Hire - Worcester
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 Erde 102 and the Tickners RL5000?
The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Erde 102 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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