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M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer vs Tickners ECO644

The Tickners ECO644 is 1,035kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,715kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer - image: farmcompare.com
Tickners ECO644
Tickners ECO644 - image: ticknertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock TrailerTickners ECO644
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Unladen weight1250kg215kg
Payload2250kg535kg
Internal length3615mm1800mm
Internal width1850mm1175mm
AxlesTwin (Knott Avonride)1
Internal height-1190mm
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, Tickners ECO644. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...

  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,715kg more
  • you want one that is 1.81m (6ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 68cm (2ft) wider inside

A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.

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Full 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer specifications →

Buy or hire the ECO644 if...

  • you want one that is 1,035kg lighter empty

A budget box trailer for buyers wanting a lightweight, lockable trailer for camping, DIY or light haulage without a braked axle.

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Full ECO644 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer and the Tickners ECO644?

The Tickners ECO644 is 1,035kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,715kg more. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer; the Tickners ECO644 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..

Which is lighter, the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the Tickners ECO644?

The Tickners ECO644. It is 1,035kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.

Which carries more, the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the Tickners ECO644?

The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 1,715kg.

Can I tow the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the Tickners ECO644 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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