Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 470kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 73cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 470kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 73cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 22cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 450kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1455mm |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 73cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 22cm wider inside
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 470kg 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 HB506 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 470kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 73cm (2.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; 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 HB506 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 470kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 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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