Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Tickners GB855
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 354kg lighter empty and is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 354kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA carries 51kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 1800kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | 1350kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | 450kg |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 354kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 51kg more
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →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 Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Tickners GB855?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 354kg lighter empty and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox 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 Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Tickners GB855?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 354kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Tickners GB855?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, by 51kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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