Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 620kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 580kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 620kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Sport carries 580kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 450kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 1350kg |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 580kg more
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 620kg 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 Brian James Race Sport and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 620kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 580kg more. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 620kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Tickners GB855?
The Brian James Race Sport, by 580kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport 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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