Head to head
Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter vs Tickners GB855
The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg, braked | 1800kg |
| Axles | twin axle | 2 |
| Platform size | 12ft x 6ft 6in (3.66m x 1.98m) | - |
| Floor | phenol-coated anti-slip, flat deck | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Beaver Tail Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A galvanised beavertail trailer with a flat, ramped deck for driving plant or vehicles straight on and off. It is aimed at plant hire and groundworks firms moving mini diggers, dumpers or cars between sites without a dedicated low-loader.
Listed by
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
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 Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter and the Tickners GB855?
The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is a twin-axle beavertail plant/vehicle transporter trailer; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter 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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