Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Tickners CP53
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 67cm (2ft) wider inside. The Tickners CP53 is 475kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 475kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 67cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 85cm (3ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 135kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 865mm |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 1470mm |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Payload | - | 365kg |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 67cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 85cm (3ft) longer inside
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 475kg 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 TA5 and the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 67cm (2ft) wider inside. The Tickners CP53 is 475kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 475kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 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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