Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Tickners GB855
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 900kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 21cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 900kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Tickners GB855 is 21cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 12cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 1350kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 1455mm |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that carries 900kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 12cm longer inside
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 21cm wider inside
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 GD84 and the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 900kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 21cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 900kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 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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