Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 6 vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 1,305kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.26m (4ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 weighs 1,305kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is 1.26m (4ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 6 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1440kg | 135kg |
| Payload | up to 2060kg | 365kg |
| Internal width | 2.13m / 2.35m | 865mm |
| Axles | Tri-axle | 1 |
| Internal bed | 5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 6, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 6 if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.26m (4ft) wider inside
Chosen by professional race and recovery outfits carrying wider GT or modified cars that need the extra internal width over the Race Transporter 4 and 5. The tri-axle chassis and electric tilt-bed suit frequent, heavier-duty use.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 1,305kg 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 6 and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 1,305kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.26m (4ft) wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is a a tri-axle electric tilt-bed car transporter for heavier or wider vehicles; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 1,305kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 6.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 6 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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