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M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer vs Tickners ECO745
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 1,775kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 975kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 1,775kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 975kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 1.51m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 68cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | Tickners ECO745 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 1250kg | 275kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 475kg |
| Internal length | 3615mm | 2100mm |
| Internal width | 1850mm | 1175mm |
| Axles | Twin (Knott Avonride) | 1 |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, Tickners ECO745. 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 carries 1,775kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.51m (5ft) 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.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the ECO745 if...
- you want one that is 975kg lighter empty
A taller, longer-bedded version of the Eco Box range for buyers needing more internal volume while staying unbraked. At 1470mm internal height it will take a stacked load standing up, which is what separates a box trailer from a flatbed with sides, while staying under the 750kg unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer and the Tickners ECO745?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 1,775kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 975kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer; the Tickners ECO745 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 ECO745?
The Tickners ECO745. It is 975kg 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 ECO745?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 1,775kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the Tickners ECO745 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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