Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 1,045kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,955kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 1,045kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,955kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 1.25m (4ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 135kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 365kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 865mm |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,955kg more
- you want one that is 1.25m (4ft) wider inside
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 1,045kg 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 Transporter 4 and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 1,045kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,955kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 1,045kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Tickners CP53?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 1,955kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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