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Ifor Williams GH1054 vs Tickners RL5000

The Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GH1054
Ifor Williams GH1054 - image: Norfolk Trailers
RL5000
Tickners RL5000

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GH1054Tickners RL5000
Gross weight3500kg2,600-3,500kg depending on model
Unladen weight660kg1,020-1,160kg depending on model
Payload2840kg-
Internal bed3.04m x 1.62m-
Overall length-7,000mm
Bed length-4,870mm
Overall height-2,400mm
Axles-2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels

Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GH1054 if...

A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.

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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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH1054 and the Tickners RL5000?

The Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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