Head to head
Debon C300 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 carries 560kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 560kg more.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Debon C300 weighs 60kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C300 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 790kg | 1350kg |
| Axles | 1 | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
Sources: Debon C300, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C300 if...
A slightly larger box van than the C255, popular with mobile traders who need a serving hatch or sales flap fitted to the side.
Full C300 specifications →Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that carries 560kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 60kg 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 Debon C300 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 carries 560kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Debon C300 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 C300 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 60kg lighter empty than the Debon C300.
Which carries more, the Debon C300 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 560kg.
Can I tow the Debon C300 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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