Head to head
Ifor Williams TT3017 vs Tickners CP53
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 735kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 weighs 735kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TT3017 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 870-880kg depending on tyre specification | 135kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Internal body | 3.01m x 1.62m (9ft 9in x 5ft 6in) | - |
| Payload | - | 365kg |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams TT3017, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TT3017 if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
A mid-size powered tipper used by groundworkers, agricultural contractors and self-builders moving muck, aggregate and spoil. The electric tipping ram is what you are paying for over a hand-winch tipper, and on a trailer used weekly it earns that back quickly.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 735kg 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 TT3017 and the Tickners CP53?
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 735kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TT3017 is a tipping 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 TT3017 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 735kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TT3017.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TT3017 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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