Head to head
Ifor Williams GX125 HD vs Tickners CP53
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 2,375kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 625kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 2,375kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD weighs 625kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX125 HD | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 760kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 2740kg | 365kg |
| Internal bed | 3.66m x 1.57m | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX125 HD, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX125 HD if...
- you want one that carries 2,375kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
For plant hire firms carrying longer machines such as excavators with extended dipper arms or tracked dumpers that need the extra bed length over the GX105HD.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 625kg 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 GX125 HD and the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 2,375kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 625kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty plant trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX125 HD or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 625kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX125 HD.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX125 HD or the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD, by 2,375kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX125 HD 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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