Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 260kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 weighs 260kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 135kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Payload | - | 365kg |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 260kg 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 GD85 and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 260kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, 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 GD85 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 260kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD85.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 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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