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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 705kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,495kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 705kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,495kg more.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 64cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 1.01m (3.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 840kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 1860kg | 365kg |
| Internal length | 2480mm | 1470mm |
| Internal width | 1500mm | 865mm |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | Unbraked |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,495kg more
- you want one that is 64cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 1.01m (3.5ft) longer inside
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 705kg 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 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 705kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,495kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping 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 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 705kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Tickners CP53?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,495kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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