Head to head
Nugent P3116H vs Tickners CP53
The Nugent P3116H carries 2.4 tonnes more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 600kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Nugent P3116H carries 2.4 tonnes more.
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3116H is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Nugent P3116H weighs 600kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Nugent P3116H | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 2765kg | 365kg |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Internal bed | 3148mm x 1616mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Nugent P3116H, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P3116H if...
- you want one that carries 2.4 tonnes more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 600kg 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 Nugent P3116H and the Tickners CP53?
The Nugent P3116H carries 2.4 tonnes more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 600kg lighter empty. The Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Nugent P3116H or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 600kg lighter empty than the Nugent P3116H.
Which carries more, the Nugent P3116H or the Tickners CP53?
The Nugent P3116H, by 2.4 tonnes.
Can I tow the Nugent P3116H 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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