Head to head
Ifor Williams CTX208 vs Tickners GB855
The Ifor Williams CTX208 is a car transporter trailer. The Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from tickners' gb range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CTX208 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | up to 2510kg | 1350kg |
| Bed height | 53cm | - |
| Loading angle | as low as 5 degrees | - |
| Loading ramps | 1.8m standard, 2.4m optional | - |
| Gross weight | - | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams CTX208, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CTX208 if...
Ifor Williams's low-loading car transporter, built with a shallow ramp angle so low-slung cars can be driven on and off without grounding. A common sight at trailer hire yards serving track-day drivers and car dealers.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
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 CTX208 and the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams CTX208 is a car transporter trailer; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
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