Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Tickners CP53
The Bateson PT66 carries 2.2 tonnes more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 800kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 2.2 tonnes more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 800kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 365kg |
| Axles | Triple | 1 |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that carries 2.2 tonnes more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 800kg 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
- Trailer Hire Solutions Ltd - Tunbridge Wells
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Tickners CP53?
The Bateson PT66 carries 2.2 tonnes more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 800kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 800kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Tickners CP53?
The Bateson PT66, by 2.2 tonnes.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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