Head to head
Ifor Williams LM146 vs Tickners CP53
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2.4 tonnes more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 600kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2.4 tonnes more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 600kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM146 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 2765kg | 365kg |
| Overall length | 5.60m | - |
| Overall width | 2.10m | - |
| Bed | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) | - |
| Tyres | 195/60R12C | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM146 if...
- you want one that carries 2.4 tonnes more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 600kg 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 LM146 and the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2.4 tonnes more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 600kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 600kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 2.4 tonnes.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 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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