Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Tickners CP53
The Brian James Tipper carries 2,135kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 650kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 2,135kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 650kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 1.63m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Tipper is 74cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 135kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 365kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 865mm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 1470mm |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | 1 |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that carries 2,135kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.63m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 74cm (2.5ft) wider inside
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 650kg 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 Tipper and the Tickners CP53?
The Brian James Tipper carries 2,135kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 650kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 650kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Tickners CP53?
The Brian James Tipper, by 2,135kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 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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