Head to head
Ifor Williams GD105 vs Tickners CP53
The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 450kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 weighs 450kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD105 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 585kg | 135kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Payload | - | 365kg |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD105, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD105 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 450kg 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 GD105 and the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 450kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD105 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 450kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD105.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD105 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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