Head to head
Ifor Williams BV105 vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 600kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.6 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 weighs 600kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV105 carries 1.6 tonnes more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV105 is 1.53m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV105 is 61cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV105 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 1965kg | 365kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | 1470mm |
| Internal width | 1.47m | 865mm |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | 1 |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV105, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1.6 tonnes more
- you want one that is 1.53m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 61cm (2ft) wider inside
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 600kg 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 Ifor Williams BV105 and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 600kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.6 tonnes more. The Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 600kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV105.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams BV105, by 1.6 tonnes.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV105 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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