Head to head
Ifor Williams GH1054 vs Tickners GB855
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,490kg more and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 210kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,490kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 weighs 210kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 660kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2840kg | 1350kg |
| Internal bed | 3.04m x 1.62m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH1054 if...
- you want one that carries 1,490kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 210kg 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 GH1054 and the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,490kg more and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 210kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers; 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 GH1054 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 210kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 1,490kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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