Head to head
Tickners CP53 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 carries 985kg more and is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 315kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 985kg more.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 315kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Tickners GB855 is 59cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Tickners GB855 is 96cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Internal height: the Tickners GB855 is 57cm (2ft) taller inside.
Specifications side by side
| Tickners CP53 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 135kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 365kg | 1350kg |
| Internal length | 1470mm | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 865mm | 1455mm |
| Internal height | 900mm | 1470mm |
| Axles | 1 | 2 |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
Sources: Tickners CP53, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 315kg 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
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that carries 985kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 59cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 96cm (3ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 57cm (2ft) taller inside
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Tickners CP53 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 carries 985kg more and is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 315kg lighter empty. The Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range.; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Tickners CP53 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners CP53. It is 315kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Which carries more, the Tickners CP53 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 985kg.
Can I tow the Tickners CP53 or the Tickners GB855 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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