Head to head
Humbaur HTK vs Tickners GB855
The Humbaur HTK is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.2 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 1.2 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur HTK | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Payload | 2550kg | 1350kg |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Internal bed | 3.14m x 1.75m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
Sources: Humbaur HTK, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1.2 tonnes more
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
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 Humbaur HTK and the Tickners GB855?
The Humbaur HTK is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.2 tonnes more. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Humbaur HTK or the Tickners GB855?
The Humbaur HTK, by 1.2 tonnes.
Can I tow the Humbaur HTK 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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