Head to head
Ifor Williams P8e vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 83kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P8e is rated 250kg heavier gross and carries 167kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams P8e weighs 83kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams P8e is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P8e carries 167kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P8e | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 218kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 532kg | 365kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 2.51m x 1.45m | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams P8e, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P8e if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 167kg more
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 83kg 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 P8e and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 83kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P8e is rated 250kg heavier gross and carries 167kg more. The Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P8e or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 83kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P8e.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P8e or the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams P8e, by 167kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P8e 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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