Head to head
Debon C255 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 carries 420kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 80kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 420kg more.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 80kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Tickners GB855 is 21cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Tickners GB855 is 13cm longer inside.
- Internal height: the Debon C255 is 8cm taller inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C255 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 370kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 930kg | 1350kg |
| Internal length | 230cm (255cm to front curve) | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 125cm | 1455mm |
| Internal height | 155cm | 1470mm |
| Axles | 1 | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
Sources: Debon C255, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C255 if...
- you want one that is 80kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 8cm taller inside
The entry point into Debon's Roadster box van range, aimed at sole traders and market traders who want lockable, weatherproof storage behind a family car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that carries 420kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 21cm wider inside
- you want one that is 13cm longer inside
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 Debon C255 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 carries 420kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 80kg lighter empty. The Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Debon C255 or the Tickners GB855?
The Debon C255. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Which carries more, the Debon C255 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 420kg.
Can I tow the Debon C255 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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