Head to head
Brian James C Transporter vs Tickners CP53
The Brian James C Transporter is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James C Transporter is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C Transporter | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,500kg | 500kg |
| Axles | Single | 1 |
| Load capacity | 1,010kg | - |
| Bed length | 3.20m | - |
| Bed width | 1.80m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 135kg |
| Payload | - | 365kg |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James C Transporter, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
Brian James's entry-level open car transporter, a single-axle trailer that a family car can tow. Its 1,010kg load capacity suits a small classic car, track-day hatchback or ride-on mower rather than a modern SUV or performance car.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
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 Brian James C Transporter and the Tickners CP53?
The Brian James C Transporter is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James C Transporter is a single axle open car transporter trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Can I tow the Brian James C Transporter 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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