Head to head
Ifor Williams GP vs Tickners GB855
The Ifor Williams GP is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GP is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GP | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Axles | Tri-axle | 2 |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GP, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GP if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
Ifor Williams GP, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Full GP specifications →Buy or hire the GB855 if...
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.
Full GB855 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GP and the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams GP is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GP is a plant 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 GP 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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