Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 55kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 55kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 450kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | Braked |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 55kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
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 GD85 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 55kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; 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 GD85 or the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 55kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 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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