Head to head
Ifor Williams GX vs Tickners Standard Flatbed
The Ifor Williams GX is a plant trailer range. The Tickners Standard Flatbed is a twin axle flatbed vehicle transporter, several size and capacity variants.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX | Tickners Standard Flatbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700-3500kg | 1,500kg to 3,500kg depending on variant |
| Unladen weight | - | 350kg to 650kg depending on variant |
| Bed length | - | 12ft to 16ft depending on variant |
| Bed width | - | 6'1" (all variants) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX, Tickners Standard Flatbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX if...
Ifor Williams GX, 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.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Standard Flatbed if...
A general-purpose flatbed trailer range built in several weight ratings on the same 6'1" wide bed, so hire and sales yards can offer one design across light and heavier loads. It suits plant, vehicle and general haulage rather than any single specialist job.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX and the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Ifor Williams GX is a plant trailer range; the Tickners Standard Flatbed is a twin axle flatbed vehicle transporter, several size and capacity variants.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX or the Tickners Standard Flatbed 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.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.