Head to head
Ifor Williams HB511 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 550kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 1.09m (3.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 550kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 1.09m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 34cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB511 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 1,000kg | 450kg |
| Internal length | 3.52m | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 1455mm |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB511, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB511 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.09m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) wider inside
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 550kg 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 HB511 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 550kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 1.09m (3.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body; 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 HB511 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 550kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB511 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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