Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Tickners GB855
The Bateson 100LT is rated 8.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 3.57m (11.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 8.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 100LT is 3.57m (11.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 100LT is 75cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 1800kg |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | 1455mm |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | 2 |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 100LT if...
- you want one that is rated 8.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 3.57m (11.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 75cm (2.5ft) wider inside
Bateson's largest livestock trailer, a 20ft tractor-drawn unit with a fully galvanised, demountable container. At 10 tonnes gross it suits livestock hauliers and farms moving full loads of cattle or sheep rather than the smaller trailers aimed at hobby keepers.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
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 Bateson 100LT and the Tickners GB855?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 8.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 3.57m (11.5ft) longer inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Tickners GB855 on a car licence?
Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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