Head to head
Ifor Williams GH146 vs Tickners CP53
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 2,225kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 775kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 2,225kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 775kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH146 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 910kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 2590kg | 365kg |
| Internal bed | 4.285m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH146, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH146 if...
- you want one that carries 2,225kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 775kg 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 GH146 and the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 2,225kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 775kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 775kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 2,225kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH146 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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