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M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 145kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 97cm (3ft) longer inside and is rated 250kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer weighs 145kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 97cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 36cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer carries 105kg more.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 470kg | 365kg |
| Internal length | 2440mm | 1470mm |
| Internal width | 1220mm | 865mm |
| Axles | Single | 1 |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 97cm (3ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 36cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that carries 105kg more
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 145kg 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 145kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 97cm (3ft) longer inside and is rated 250kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 145kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Tickners CP53?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, by 105kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft 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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