Head to head
Nugent P3118H vs Tickners CP53
The Nugent P3118H is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 635kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3118H is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Nugent P3118H weighs 635kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Nugent P3118H | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 135kg |
| Internal LxW | 3,148 x 1,872 (mm) | - |
| Bed height | 403 mm | - |
| Tyres | 185/70R13 | - |
| Payload | - | 365kg |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Nugent P3118H, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P3118H if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
A twin axle plant trailer with Dual Drive suspension for mini diggers, dumpers and compact plant. Common with hire fleets, builders and groundworks firms.
Full P3118H specifications →Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 635kg 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
- Trailer Hire Solutions Ltd - Tunbridge Wells
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Nugent P3118H and the Tickners CP53?
The Nugent P3118H is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 635kg lighter empty. The Nugent P3118H is a 10 ft 3 in x 6 ft 1 in twin axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Nugent P3118H or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 635kg lighter empty than the Nugent P3118H.
Can I tow the Nugent P3118H 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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