Head to head
Tickners CP53 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Tickners CP53 is 1,115kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,885kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 1,115kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 1,885kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Tickners CP53 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 135kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 365kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | 1 | Tri-axle |
| Internal length | 1470mm | - |
| Internal width | 865mm | - |
| Internal height | 900mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: Tickners CP53, Woodford Galaxy. 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 1,115kg 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 Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,885kg more
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Tickners CP53 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Tickners CP53 is 1,115kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,885kg more. The Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range.; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Tickners CP53 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Tickners CP53. It is 1,115kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Tickners CP53 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 1,885kg.
Can I tow the Tickners CP53 or the Woodford Galaxy 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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