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M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 105kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross and is 36cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer weighs 105kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 36cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Payload: the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer carries 145kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 35cm (1ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 240kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 510kg | 365kg |
| Internal length | 1820mm | 1470mm |
| Internal width | 1220mm | 865mm |
| Axles | Single | 1 |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
Sources: M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 36cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that carries 145kg more
- you want one that is 35cm (1ft) longer inside
An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 105kg 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 M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 105kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross and is 36cm (1ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 105kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Tickners CP53?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, by 145kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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