Head to head
Ifor Williams BV64e vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 carries 1,050kg more and is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 250kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 1,050kg more.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 250kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Tickners GB855 is 58cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Tickners GB855 is 31cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV64e | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 200kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 300kg | 1350kg |
| Internal length | 1.85m | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1.15m | 1455mm |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV64e, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV64e if...
- you want one that is 250kg lighter empty
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that carries 1,050kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 58cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 31cm (1ft) 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 Ifor Williams BV64e and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 carries 1,050kg more and is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 250kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box 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 BV64e or the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 250kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 1,050kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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