Head to head
Erde 143 vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside. The Erde 143 is 37kg lighter empty and carries 137kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal height: the Tickners CP53 is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners CP53 weighs 37kg more empty.
- Payload: the Erde 143 carries 137kg more.
- Gross weight: the Erde 143 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Erde 143 is 13cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Tickners CP53 is 3cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.44m | 1470mm |
| Internal width | 0.99m | 865mm |
| Internal height | 0.40m | 900mm |
| Gross weight | 600kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 365kg |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Erde 143, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 143 if...
- you want one that is 37kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 137kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 13cm wider inside
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 3cm longer inside
Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.
Listed by
- Trailer Hire Solutions Ltd - Tunbridge Wells
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside. The Erde 143 is 37kg lighter empty and carries 137kg more. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Tickners CP53?
The Erde 143. It is 37kg lighter empty than the Tickners CP53.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Tickners CP53?
The Erde 143, by 137kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Tickners CP53 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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