Head to head
Maypole MP6815 vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 58cm (2ft) taller inside. The Maypole MP6815 is 58kg lighter empty and carries 57kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Internal height: the Tickners CP53 is 58cm (2ft) taller inside.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners CP53 weighs 58kg more empty.
- Payload: the Maypole MP6815 carries 57kg more.
- Internal width: the Maypole MP6815 is 14cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Tickners CP53 is 2cm longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Tickners CP53 is rated 1kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Maypole MP6815 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 499kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 77kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 422kg | 365kg |
| Internal length | 145cm | 1470mm |
| Internal width | 100cm | 865mm |
| Internal height | 32cm | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Maypole MP6815, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 58kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 57kg more
- you want one that is 14cm wider inside
A mid-sized general purpose trailer for buyers who want more bed length than the MP6812 while staying light enough for a small car to tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 58cm (2ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 2cm longer inside
- you want one that is rated 1kg heavier gross
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 Maypole MP6815 and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 58cm (2ft) taller inside. The Maypole MP6815 is 58kg lighter empty and carries 57kg more. The Maypole MP6815 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight.; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Maypole MP6815 or the Tickners CP53?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 58kg lighter empty than the Tickners CP53.
Which carries more, the Maypole MP6815 or the Tickners CP53?
The Maypole MP6815, by 57kg.
Can I tow the Maypole MP6815 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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