Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs Tickners CP53
The Ifor Williams GX105 carries 1,660kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 540kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 carries 1,660kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 weighs 540kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 2025kg | 365kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX105 if...
- you want one that carries 1,660kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 540kg 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 GX105 and the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams GX105 carries 1,660kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 540kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 540kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams GX105, by 1,660kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 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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