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M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer vs Tickners RL5000

The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side

M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping TrailerTickners RL5000
Gross weight3500kg2,600-3,500kg depending on model
Unladen weight980kg1,020-1,160kg depending on model
Payload2520kg-
Internal length3.1m-
Internal width1.67m-
Overall length-7,000mm
Bed length-4,870mm
Overall height-2,400mm
Axles-2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels

Sources: M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...

A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or 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 M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer and the Tickners RL5000?

The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.

Can I tow the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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