Head to head
Ifor Williams General Duty vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 59cm (2ft) longer inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Tickners GB855 is 59cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Tickners GB855 is 23cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams General Duty | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1400kg to 2700kg depending on model | 1800kg |
| Internal length | 1.84m (6ft) to 3.71m (12ft 2in) | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1.23m (4ft) to 1.71m (5ft 6in) | 1455mm |
| Axles | Single or twin axle | 2 |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams General Duty, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the General Duty if...
Ifor Williams's entry-level flatbed range, bought by householders, gardeners and small trades for tip runs, garden waste and general loads. It is the trailer most UK hire yards keep several of, since one size or another suits almost any small job.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 59cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 23cm 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 General Duty and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 59cm (2ft) longer inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams General Duty is a small flatbed/general purpose trailer range; 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 General Duty 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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