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M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Tickners CP53

The Tickners CP53 is 415kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,085kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer - image: M-TEC
Tickners CP53
Tickners CP53 - image: ticknertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle TrailerTickners CP53
Gross weight2000kg500kg
Unladen weight550kg135kg
Payload1450kg365kg
Internal length2450mm1470mm
Internal width1280mm865mm
AxlesTwin1
BrakesBraked (Knott, 4 wheels)Unbraked
Internal height-900mm

Sources: M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...

  • you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,085kg more
  • you want one that is 98cm (3ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside

A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.

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Full 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer specifications →

Buy or hire the CP53 if...

  • you want one that is 415kg 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Tickners CP53?

The Tickners CP53 is 415kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,085kg more. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Tickners CP53?

The Tickners CP53. It is 415kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer.

Which carries more, the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Tickners CP53?

The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,085kg.

Can I tow the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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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