Head to head
Ifor Williams P6e vs Tickners RL5000
The Ifor Williams P6e is a a small unbraked general-purpose trailer. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P6e | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 172kg | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
| Payload | 578kg | - |
| Internal bed | 1.98m x 1.21m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Axles | - | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
Sources: Ifor Williams P6e, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P6e if...
A step up from the P5 for domestic and light trade users who need a slightly bigger bed while staying under the 750kg limit that avoids the need for brakes.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
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 P6e and the Tickners RL5000?
The Ifor Williams P6e is a a small unbraked general-purpose trailer; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P6e 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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