Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Tickners GB855
The Bateson 35-16 carries 1,320kg more and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35-16 carries 1,320kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35-16 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Payload | 2670kg | 1350kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
- you want one that carries 1,320kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
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 35-16 and the Tickners GB855?
The Bateson 35-16 carries 1,320kg more and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the Tickners GB855?
The Bateson 35-16, by 1,320kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 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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