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M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer vs Tickners Standard Flatbed
The Tickners Standard Flatbed is 900kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 900kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | Tickners Standard Flatbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,500kg to 3,500kg depending on variant |
| Unladen weight | 1250kg | 350kg to 650kg depending on variant |
| Payload | 2250kg | - |
| Internal length | 3615mm | - |
| Internal width | 1850mm | - |
| Axles | Twin (Knott Avonride) | - |
| Bed length | - | 12ft to 16ft depending on variant |
| Bed width | - | 6'1" (all variants) |
Sources: M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, Tickners Standard Flatbed. 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 tonnes heavier gross
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 Standard Flatbed if...
- you want one that is 900kg lighter empty
A general-purpose flatbed trailer range built in several weight ratings on the same 6'1" wide bed, so hire and sales yards can offer one design across light and heavier loads. It suits plant, vehicle and general haulage rather than any single specialist job.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer and the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Tickners Standard Flatbed is 900kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer; the Tickners Standard Flatbed is a twin axle flatbed vehicle transporter, several size and capacity variants.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Tickners Standard Flatbed. It is 900kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Can I tow the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the Tickners Standard Flatbed 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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