Head to head
Fautras Provan vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 755kg lighter empty. The Fautras Provan is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 1.35m (4.5ft) taller inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Provan weighs 755kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Fautras Provan is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal height: the Fautras Provan is 1.35m (4.5ft) taller inside.
- Internal length: the Fautras Provan is 1.53m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Fautras Provan is 77cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Provan | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,300 - 2,000kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 890 - 990kg | 135kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | 1470mm |
| Internal width | 1.63m | 865mm |
| Internal height | 2.25m | 900mm |
| Axles | Single | 1 |
| Brakes | Braked (inertia) | Unbraked |
| Payload | - | 365kg |
Sources: Fautras Provan, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Provan if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.35m (4.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 1.53m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 77cm (2.5ft) wider inside
A lightweight two-horse trailer for private owners and small livery yards who want to tow with a car on a standard B96 licence rather than needing a 7.5 tonne horsebox. The all-polyester body and large front ramp aim to make loading easier than a steel-bodied trailer of similar size.
Full Provan specifications →Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 755kg lighter empty
Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.
Full CP53 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Provan and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 755kg lighter empty. The Fautras Provan is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 1.35m (4.5ft) taller inside. The Fautras Provan is a 2-horse polyester-bodied horse trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Fautras Provan or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 755kg lighter empty than the Fautras Provan.
Can I tow the Fautras Provan 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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