Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 530kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,170kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 530kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,170kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 1.17m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 28cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 1350kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 1455mm |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | 2 |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,170kg more
- you want one that is 1.17m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 28cm wider inside
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 530kg 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 BV126 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 530kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,170kg more. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van 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 Ifor Williams BV126 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 530kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 1,170kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 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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