Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Tickners RL5000
The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
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 Ifor Williams BV126 and the Tickners RL5000?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 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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