Head to head
Ifor Williams General Duty vs Tickners CP53
The Ifor Williams General Duty is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams General Duty is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams General Duty is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams General Duty is 37cm (1ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams General Duty | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1400kg to 2700kg depending on model | 500kg |
| Internal length | 1.84m (6ft) to 3.71m (12ft 2in) | 1470mm |
| Internal width | 1.23m (4ft) to 1.71m (5ft 6in) | 865mm |
| Axles | Single or twin axle | 1 |
| Unladen weight | - | 135kg |
| Payload | - | 365kg |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams General Duty, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the General Duty if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 37cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 37cm (1ft) longer inside
Ifor Williams's entry-level flatbed range, bought by householders, gardeners and small trades for tip runs, garden waste and general loads. It is the trailer most UK hire yards keep several of, since one size or another suits almost any small job.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.
Listed by
- Trailer Hire Solutions Ltd - Tunbridge Wells
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams General Duty and the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams General Duty is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 37cm (1ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams General Duty is a small flatbed/general purpose trailer range; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Can I tow the Ifor Williams General Duty 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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