Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 125kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross and is 58cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer weighs 125kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 58cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer carries 125kg more.
- Internal height: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 30cm taller inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 29cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 365kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | 1470mm |
| Internal width | 1150mm | 865mm |
| Internal height | 1200mm | 900mm |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 58cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that carries 125kg more
- you want one that is 30cm taller inside
- you want one that is 29cm wider inside
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 125kg lighter empty
Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 125kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross and is 58cm (2ft) longer inside. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 125kg lighter empty than the Bateson 120V Van Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Tickners CP53?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer, by 125kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer 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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