Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Tickners CP53
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,885kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 315kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,885kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 315kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 1.08m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 365kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | 1470mm |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 865mm |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that carries 1,885kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.08m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 315kg 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 GD84 and the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,885kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 315kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 315kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 1,885kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 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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