Head to head
Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed vs Tickners CP53
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.18m (4ft) wider inside. The Tickners CP53 is 584kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 584kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 1.18m (4ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 719kg to 978kg depending on model | 135kg |
| Internal width | 2.04m (all models) | 865mm |
| Internal length options | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m | - |
| Payload | - | 365kg |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.18m (4ft) wider inside
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 584kg 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
- Trailer Hire Solutions Ltd - Tunbridge Wells
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed and the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.18m (4ft) wider inside. The Tickners CP53 is 584kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 584kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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