Head to head
Erde 102 vs Tickners GB855
The Erde 102 is 395kg lighter empty. The Tickners GB855 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,105kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 395kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 1,105kg more.
- Internal length: the Tickners GB855 is 1.37m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Tickners GB855 is 61cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | 1455mm |
| Gross weight | 300kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 1350kg |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde 102, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 102 if...
- you want one that is 395kg lighter empty
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Full 102 specifications →Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,105kg more
- you want one that is 1.37m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 61cm (2ft) wider 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 Erde 102 and the Tickners GB855?
The Erde 102 is 395kg lighter empty. The Tickners GB855 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,105kg more. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Tickners GB855?
The Erde 102. It is 395kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 1,105kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 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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