Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136 vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 265kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT136 weighs 265kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle | 135kg |
| Bed | 4.00m x 1.84m | - |
| Payload | - | 365kg |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 265kg 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 CT136 and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 265kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 265kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT136.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136 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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