Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Tickners GB855
The Brian James Tipper carries 1,150kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 335kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 1,150kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 335kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 67cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Tipper is 15cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 450kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 1350kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1455mm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 2430mm |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | 2 |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that carries 1,150kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 67cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 15cm wider inside
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 335kg 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.
Full GB855 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Tickners GB855?
The Brian James Tipper carries 1,150kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 335kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; 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 Tipper or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 335kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Tickners GB855?
The Brian James Tipper, by 1,150kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 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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