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Erde PM310 vs Tickners RL5000

The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Erde PM310
Erde PM310 - image: erdetrailersuk.com
RL5000
Tickners RL5000

Specifications side by side

Erde PM310Tickners RL5000
Gross weight300kg2,600-3,500kg depending on model
Unladen weight60kg1,020-1,160kg depending on model
Payload240kg-
Internal bed200 x 112cm-
Overall length-7,000mm
Bed length-4,870mm
Overall height-2,400mm
Axles-2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels

Sources: Erde PM310, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the PM310 if...

A lightweight option for owners of smaller motorcycles or scooters who want the least weight to tow. The 200 x 112cm bed suits scooters, trail bikes and smaller road bikes, and the 60kg unladen weight barely registers on a tow car.

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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 Erde PM310 and the Tickners RL5000?

The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.

Can I tow the Erde PM310 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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