Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs Tickners Standard Flatbed
The Tickners Standard Flatbed is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 209kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Tickners Standard Flatbed is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners Standard Flatbed weighs 209kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | Tickners Standard Flatbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 1,500kg to 3,500kg depending on variant |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 350kg to 650kg depending on variant |
| Payload | 359kg | - |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Bed length | - | 12ft to 16ft depending on variant |
| Bed width | - | 6'1" (all variants) |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Tickners Standard Flatbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P5 if...
- you want one that is 209kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the Standard Flatbed if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
A general-purpose flatbed trailer range built in several weight ratings on the same 6'1" wide bed, so hire and sales yards can offer one design across light and heavier loads. It suits plant, vehicle and general haulage rather than any single specialist job.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P5 and the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Tickners Standard Flatbed is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 209kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the Tickners Standard Flatbed is a twin axle flatbed vehicle transporter, several size and capacity variants.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 209kg lighter empty than the Tickners Standard Flatbed.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 or the Tickners Standard Flatbed 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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