Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 935kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,565kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 935kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Sport carries 1,565kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 135kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 365kg |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
- you want one that is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,565kg more
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 935kg 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 Brian James Race Sport and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 935kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,565kg more. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 935kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Tickners CP53?
The Brian James Race Sport, by 1,565kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport 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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