Head to head
Humbaur HTK vs Tickners CP53
The Humbaur HTK is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,185kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 2,185kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur HTK | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Payload | 2550kg | 365kg |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 3.14m x 1.75m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 135kg |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
Sources: Humbaur HTK, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,185kg more
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
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 Humbaur HTK and the Tickners CP53?
The Humbaur HTK is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,185kg more. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which carries more, the Humbaur HTK or the Tickners CP53?
The Humbaur HTK, by 2,185kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur HTK 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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