Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 785kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.69m (5.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 785kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 1.69m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 81cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 135kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | 1470mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 865mm |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Payload | - | 365kg |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.69m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 81cm (2.5ft) wider inside
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 785kg 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 HB506 and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 785kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.69m (5.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 785kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 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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