Head to head
Debon C500 vs Tickners GB855
The Debon C500 carries 650kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 150kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Debon C500 carries 650kg more.
- Gross weight: the Debon C500 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal height: the Debon C500 is 53cm (1.5ft) taller inside.
- Unladen weight: the Debon C500 weighs 150kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Debon C500 is 77cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Debon C500 is 22cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2000kg | 1350kg |
| Internal length | 320cm | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 167cm | 1455mm |
| Internal height | 200cm | 1470mm |
| Axles | 2 | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
Sources: Debon C500, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C500 if...
- you want one that carries 650kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 53cm (1.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 77cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 22cm wider inside
A twin-axle step up for businesses that have outgrown the single-axle C-series, with enough height to walk inside and enough payload for bulk stock.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 150kg 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 Debon C500 and the Tickners GB855?
The Debon C500 carries 650kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 150kg lighter empty. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg 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 C500 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Debon C500.
Which carries more, the Debon C500 or the Tickners GB855?
The Debon C500, by 650kg.
Can I tow the Debon C500 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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