Head to head
Ifor Williams DP120 vs Tickners RL5000
The Ifor Williams DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams DP120 | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Axles | Tri-axle | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Size | 14ft x 6ft | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
Sources: Ifor Williams DP120, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DP120 if...
Ifor Williams DP120, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. The big Ifor Williams livestock trailer. At 14ft on three axles it carries a full load of cattle or sheep, and it is bought by farms and contractors moving stock in numbers to market and between holdings.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
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 DP120 and the Tickners RL5000?
The Ifor Williams DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams DP120 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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