Head to head
Fautras Provan vs Tickners RL5000
The Tickners RL5000 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Fautras Provan is 130kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Tickners RL5000 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners RL5000 weighs 130kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Provan | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 890-990kg | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
| Gross weight | 1,300-2,000kg (PTAC) | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| External length | 4.27m | - |
| External width | 2.20m | - |
| External height | 2.69m | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof polyethylene, lifetime guarantee | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Axles | - | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
Sources: Fautras Provan, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Provan if...
- you want one that is 130kg lighter empty
A galvanised-chassis trailer built by the French maker Fautras, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers as a lightweight two-horse trailer. Its rot-proof floor and adjustable divider suit owners who want a trailer that will not need re-flooring after a few wet winters.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the RL5000 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
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 Fautras Provan and the Tickners RL5000?
The Tickners RL5000 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Fautras Provan is 130kg lighter empty. The Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Provan or the Tickners RL5000?
The Fautras Provan. It is 130kg lighter empty than the Tickners RL5000.
Can I tow the Fautras Provan 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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