Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 carries 938kg more and is rated 1,050kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 112kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 938kg more.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 1,050kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 112kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 1350kg |
| Axles | 1 | 2 |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 112kg lighter empty
A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that carries 938kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,050kg heavier gross
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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 carries 938kg more and is rated 1,050kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 112kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Tickners GB855?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 112kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 938kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer 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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