Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 485kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,215kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 485kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 1,215kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 1350kg |
| Axles | Triple | 2 |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,215kg more
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 485kg lighter empty
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 PT66 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 485kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,215kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform 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 PT66 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 485kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Tickners GB855?
The Bateson PT66, by 1,215kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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