Head to head
Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is rated 450kg heavier gross and carries 244kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 450kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 244kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1350kg | 1800kg |
| Payload | 1106kg | 1350kg |
| Axles | 1 | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Braked |
| Internal bed | 2515mm x 1300mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
Sources: Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TL-ALK 2513/135 if...
A single-axle box trailer that also tips, giving private and trade users a lightweight option for both general loads and loose materials. It fits within a car's braked towing limit for many vehicles.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is rated 450kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 244kg more
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 TL-ALK 2513/135 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is rated 450kg heavier gross and carries 244kg more. The Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 is a small tipping low-loader box 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 Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 244kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 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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