Head to head
Ifor Williams BV64e vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 65kg lighter empty and carries 65kg more. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 29cm wider inside and is 38cm (1ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV64e weighs 65kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV64e is 29cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV64e is 38cm (1ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the Tickners CP53 carries 65kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV64e | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 200kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 300kg | 365kg |
| Internal length | 1.85m | 1470mm |
| Internal width | 1.15m | 865mm |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV64e, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV64e if...
- you want one that is 29cm wider inside
- you want one that is 38cm (1ft) longer inside
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 65kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 65kg more
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 Ifor Williams BV64e and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 65kg lighter empty and carries 65kg more. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 29cm wider inside and is 38cm (1ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 65kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV64e.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53, by 65kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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