Head to head
Humbaur HTK vs Tickners RL5000
The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur HTK | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Axles | Twin | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
| Payload | 2550kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.14m x 1.75m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
Sources: Humbaur HTK, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HTK if...
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
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 Humbaur HTK and the Tickners RL5000?
The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Humbaur HTK 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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