Head to head
Ifor Williams LM126 vs Tickners GB855
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 225kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 225kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM126 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 450kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Deck | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) | - |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM126, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
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 LM126 and the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 225kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed 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 LM126 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 225kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM126 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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