Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs Tickners RL5000
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 280kg | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
| Axles | Single | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
| Payload | 470kg | - |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1220mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the Tickners RL5000?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single 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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