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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Tickners CP53
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,735kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 465kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,735kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 465kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 66cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 97cm (3ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 2100kg | 365kg |
| Internal length | 2440mm | 1470mm |
| Internal width | 1524mm | 865mm |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | Unbraked |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,735kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 66cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 97cm (3ft) longer inside
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 465kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer and the Tickners CP53?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,735kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 465kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 465kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Tickners CP53?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,735kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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