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M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer vs Tickners RL5000

The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer - image: farmcompare.com
RL5000
Tickners RL5000

Specifications side by side

M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock TrailerTickners RL5000
Gross weight3500kg2,600-3,500kg depending on model
Unladen weight1250kg1,020-1,160kg depending on model
AxlesTwin (Knott Avonride)2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels
Payload2250kg-
Internal length3615mm-
Internal width1850mm-
Overall length-7,000mm
Bed length-4,870mm
Overall height-2,400mm

Sources: M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, Tickners RL5000. 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...

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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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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer and the Tickners RL5000?

The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.

Can I tow the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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