Head to head
Maypole MP6819 vs Tickners RL5000
The Maypole MP6819 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight.. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Maypole MP6819 | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 499kg | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 120kg | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
| Payload | 379kg | - |
| Internal length | 186cm | - |
| Internal width | 116cm | - |
| Internal height | 32cm | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Axles | - | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
Sources: Maypole MP6819, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MP6819 if...
The longest trailer in Maypole's general purpose range here, for buyers needing extra bed length for bulkier loads such as garden waste or flat-pack furniture.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
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 Maypole MP6819 and the Tickners RL5000?
The Maypole MP6819 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight.; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Maypole MP6819 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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