Model against model
Ifor Williams HB403 vs Tickners GB855
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Ifor Williams HB403 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 767kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 833kg | 1350kg |
| Internal length | 3.08m | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1.30m | 1455mm |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Ifor Williams HB403 figures and full Tickners GB855 figures.
Choose the HB403 if...
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Full specifications →Choose 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 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB403 and the Tickners GB855?
Ifor Williams HB403: The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car. Tickners GB855: 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.
Are these figures reliable?
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