Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Tickners GB855
The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 825kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 825kg more.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 25kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 1350kg |
| Axles | Tandem | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
- you want one that carries 825kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 25kg lighter empty
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
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 Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Tickners GB855?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 825kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Tickners GB855?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 25kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Tickners GB855?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 825kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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