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M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer vs Tickners CP53

The Tickners CP53 is 1,115kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,885kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer - image: farmcompare.com
Tickners CP53
Tickners CP53 - image: ticknertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock TrailerTickners CP53
Gross weight3500kg500kg
Unladen weight1250kg135kg
Payload2250kg365kg
Internal length3615mm1470mm
Internal width1850mm865mm
AxlesTwin (Knott Avonride)1
Internal height-900mm
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...

  • you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,885kg more
  • you want one that is 2.15m (7ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 99cm (3ft) wider inside

A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.

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Full 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer specifications →

Buy or hire the CP53 if...

  • you want one that is 1,115kg lighter empty

Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.

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Full CP53 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer and the Tickners CP53?

The Tickners CP53 is 1,115kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,885kg more. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..

Which is lighter, the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the Tickners CP53?

The Tickners CP53. It is 1,115kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.

Which carries more, the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the Tickners CP53?

The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 1,885kg.

Can I tow the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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