Head to head
Bockmann VA 3520/35 P vs Tickners GB855
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 914kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P carries 914kg more.
- Internal length: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 1.11m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal height: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 62cm (2ft) taller inside.
- Internal width: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 55cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann VA 3520/35 P | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Payload | 2264kg | 1350kg |
| Internal length | 3545mm | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 2000mm | 1455mm |
| Internal height | 2090mm | 1470mm |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann VA 3520/35 P, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the VA 3520/35 P if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 914kg more
- you want one that is 1.11m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 62cm (2ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 55cm (2ft) wider inside
A mid-size livestock trailer from Bockmann's cattle range, sized for moving a handful of cattle or similar stock at once. It suits smaller livestock farms that do not need the largest 8.6m2 body.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
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 VA 3520/35 P and the Tickners GB855?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 914kg more. The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is a 6.6m2 cattle 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 VA 3520/35 P or the Tickners GB855?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P, by 914kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P 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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