Head to head
Ifor Williams GH94BT vs Tickners GB855
The Ifor Williams GH94BT carries 820kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 80kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH94BT carries 820kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH94BT is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH94BT weighs 80kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH94BT | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 530kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2170kg | 1350kg |
| Internal bed | 2.79m x 1.31m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH94BT, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH94BT if...
- you want one that carries 820kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 80kg 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 GH94BT and the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT carries 820kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 80kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer; 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 GH94BT or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH94BT.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH94BT or the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT, by 820kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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