Head to head
Ifor Williams DP120 vs Tickners GB855
The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams DP120 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Axles | Tri-axle | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Size | 14ft x 6ft | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams DP120, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DP120 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
Ifor Williams DP120, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. The big Ifor Williams livestock trailer. At 14ft on three axles it carries a full load of cattle or sheep, and it is bought by farms and contractors moving stock in numbers to market and between holdings.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
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 DP120 and the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Ifor Williams DP120 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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