Head to head
Ifor Williams GD105 vs Tickners GB855
The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 135kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 weighs 135kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD105 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 585kg | 450kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Internal bed | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD105, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD105 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 135kg 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 GD105 and the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 135kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed; 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 GD105 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 135kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD105.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD105 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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