Head to head
Ifor Williams Transporta vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 1,345kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and is 3.75m (12.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta weighs 1,345kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Transporta is 3.75m (12.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Transporta is 1.37m (4.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Transporta | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1480kg | 135kg |
| Internal length | 5220mm | 1470mm |
| Internal width | 2236mm | 865mm |
| Overall length | 6595mm | - |
| Payload | - | 365kg |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams Transporta, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Transporta if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 3.75m (12.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 1.37m (4.5ft) wider inside
A car transporter trailer aimed at racers and track day drivers moving a single competition car, sitting within Ifor Williams's wider car transporter range alongside its tiltbed and beavertail designs.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 1,345kg 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 Transporta and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 1,345kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and is 3.75m (12.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams Transporta is a motorsport car transporter trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams Transporta or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 1,345kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Transporta.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Transporta 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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