Head to head
Graham Edwards VT3517TB vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 860kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards VT3517TB is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards VT3517TB weighs 860kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards VT3517TB is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards VT3517TB | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 995kg | 135kg |
| Axles | Tri | 1 |
| Bed length | 17' | - |
| Bed width | 7' | - |
| Payload | - | 365kg |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Graham Edwards VT3517TB, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the VT3517TB if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
A tri axle car transporter for recovery firms, dealers and hire fleets moving cars and light vehicles. Winch, wheel chocks and ramps are listed as options.
Full VT3517TB specifications →Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 860kg 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
- Trailer Hire Solutions Ltd - Tunbridge Wells
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards VT3517TB and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 860kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards VT3517TB is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Graham Edwards VT3517TB is a 17 ft x 7 ft tri axle 3.5 tonne car transporter trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards VT3517TB or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 860kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards VT3517TB.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards VT3517TB 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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