Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Tickners CP53
The Bateson 35-16 carries 2,305kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35-16 carries 2,305kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35-16 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Payload | 2670kg | 365kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 135kg |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
- you want one that carries 2,305kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
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.
Listed by
- Trailer Hire Solutions Ltd - Tunbridge Wells
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the Tickners CP53?
The Bateson 35-16 carries 2,305kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the Tickners CP53?
The Bateson 35-16, by 2,305kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 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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