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Bateson 100LT vs Tickners CP53

The Bateson 100LT is rated 9.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 4.53m (15ft) longer inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

100LT
Bateson 100LT
Tickners CP53
Tickners CP53 - image: ticknertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 100LTTickners CP53
Gross weight10,000kg500kg
Internal length6000mm (20ft)1470mm
Internal width2200mm (2300mm overall)865mm
AxlesTwin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring1
Wheels/tyres400 x 60 x 15.5-
Unladen weight-135kg
Payload-365kg
Internal height-900mm
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Bateson 100LT, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 100LT if...

  • you want one that is rated 9.5 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that is 4.53m (15ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 1.33m (4.5ft) wider inside

Bateson's largest livestock trailer, a 20ft tractor-drawn unit with a fully galvanised, demountable container. At 10 tonnes gross it suits livestock hauliers and farms moving full loads of cattle or sheep rather than the smaller trailers aimed at hobby keepers.

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Buy or hire the CP53 if...

Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.

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Full CP53 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Tickners CP53?

The Bateson 100LT is rated 9.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 4.53m (15ft) longer inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..

Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Tickners CP53 on a car licence?

Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.

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