Head to head
Ifor Williams HB510XL vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 840kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.82m (6ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 840kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is 1.82m (6ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 860kg more.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is 29cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB510XL | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 1290kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2210kg | 1350kg |
| Internal length | 4.25m | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1.74m | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB510XL, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB510XL if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.82m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that carries 860kg more
- you want one that is 29cm wider inside
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 840kg 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 HB510XL and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 840kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.82m (6ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer; 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 HB510XL or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 840kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL, by 860kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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