Head to head
Ifor Williams Business Inabox vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 1,450kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.02m (6.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox weighs 1,450kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 2.02m (6.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 73cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Business Inabox | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 1900kg (Workshop M) | 450kg |
| Internal length | 4.45m (Workshop M) | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 2.18m | 1455mm |
| Overall length | 5.96m (Workshop M) | - |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams Business Inabox, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Business Inabox if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.02m (6.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 73cm (2.5ft) wider inside
A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 1,450kg 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 Ifor Williams Business Inabox and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 1,450kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.02m (6.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams Business Inabox or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 1,450kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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