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M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Tickners RL5000
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose 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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 620kg | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
| Axles | Twin | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
| Payload | 2080kg | - |
| Internal length | 3048mm | - |
| Internal width | 1524mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
Sources: M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
The longest of M-Tec's standard twin-axle box trailers, aimed at contractors and farmers hauling longer loads such as fencing materials, machinery or multiple pallets in one trip.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
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 M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Tickners RL5000?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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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