Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs Tickners GB855
The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 675kg more. The Tickners GB855 is 225kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 weighs 225kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 carries 675kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2025kg | 1350kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX105 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 675kg more
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 225kg 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 GX105 and the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 675kg more. The Tickners GB855 is 225kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; 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 GX105 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 225kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams GX105, by 675kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 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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