Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 6kg lighter empty and carries 6kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams P5 weighs 6kg more empty.
- Payload: the Tickners CP53 carries 6kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 359kg | 365kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P5 if...
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 6kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 6kg 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 P5 and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 6kg lighter empty and carries 6kg more. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 6kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P5.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53, by 6kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 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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