Head to head
Debon Roadster Platform vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 carries 880kg more and is rated 1,050kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 170kg lighter empty and is 61cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 880kg more.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 1,050kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 170kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Debon Roadster Platform is 61cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Debon Roadster Platform is 33cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Roadster Platform | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg or 330kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 470kg or 970kg | 1350kg |
| Internal length | 3035mm | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1785mm | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 170kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 61cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 33cm (1ft) wider inside
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that carries 880kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,050kg heavier gross
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 Roadster Platform and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 carries 880kg more and is rated 1,050kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 170kg lighter empty and is 61cm (2ft) longer inside. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; 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 Roadster Platform or the Tickners GB855?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 170kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Which carries more, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 880kg.
Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform 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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