Head to head
Ifor Williams LM106 vs Tickners CP53
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 2,515kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 485kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 2,515kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 weighs 485kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM106 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 620kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 2880kg | 365kg |
| Internal bed | 3.01m x 1.98m | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM106, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM106 if...
- you want one that carries 2,515kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 485kg 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 LM106 and the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 2,515kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 485kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM106 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 485kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM106.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM106 or the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 2,515kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM106 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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