Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Tickners RL5000
The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Axles | - | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →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 GD85 and the Tickners RL5000?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 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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