Head to head
Ifor Williams Eventa L vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 1,817kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,183kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 1,817kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams Eventa L carries 1,183kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 3.75m (12.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 1.34m (4.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Eventa L | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1952kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 1548kg | 365kg |
| Internal length | 5.22m | 1470mm |
| Internal width | 2.21m | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams Eventa L, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eventa L if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,183kg more
- you want one that is 3.75m (12.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 1.34m (4.5ft) wider inside
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 1,817kg 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 Eventa L and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 1,817kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,183kg more. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams Eventa L or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 1,817kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams Eventa L or the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams Eventa L, by 1,183kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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