Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 50kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle | 450kg |
| Bed | 4.00m x 1.84m | - |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
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 CT136 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 50kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle; 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 CT136 or the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136 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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