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Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Tickners CP53

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 1,898kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
Tickners CP53
Tickners CP53 - image: ticknertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 FTickners CP53
Gross weight2700kg500kg
Payload2263kg365kg
Axles21
BrakesBraked (overrun)Unbraked
Internal bed3060mm x 1650mm-
Unladen weight-135kg
Internal length-1470mm
Internal width-865mm
Internal height-900mm

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HL-AL 3016/27 F if...

  • you want one that carries 1,898kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross

A tandem-axle flatbed for construction and trade use, carrying machinery or bulky loads on a low-sided aluminium platform. It suits builders and plant hire firms needing a general-purpose site trailer rather than an enclosed box.

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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 Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Tickners CP53?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 1,898kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..

Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Tickners CP53?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, by 1,898kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F 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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