Head to head
Ifor Williams HB510XL vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 1,155kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,845kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 1,155kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 1,845kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is 2.78m (9ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is 88cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB510XL | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1290kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 2210kg | 365kg |
| Internal length | 4.25m | 1470mm |
| Internal width | 1.74m | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB510XL, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB510XL if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,845kg more
- you want one that is 2.78m (9ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 88cm (3ft) wider inside
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 1,155kg 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 HB510XL and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 1,155kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,845kg more. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 1,155kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL, by 1,845kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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