Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Tickners GB855
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,180kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 1,180kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Payload | 2530kg | 1350kg |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | 2 |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the T Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,180kg more
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
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 Brian James T Transporter and the Tickners GB855?
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,180kg more. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Brian James T Transporter or the Tickners GB855?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 1,180kg.
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter 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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