Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 730kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 970kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 730kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 970kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 67cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 450kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 1350kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1455mm |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 970kg more
- you want one that is 67cm (2ft) wider inside
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 730kg 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 Transporter 4 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 730kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 970kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; 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 Transporter 4 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 730kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Tickners GB855?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 970kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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