Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 435kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,265kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 435kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,265kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 1350kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,265kg more
Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 435kg 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 CT166 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 435kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,265kg more. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter 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 CT166 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 435kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 1,265kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 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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