Head to head
Ifor Williams LM146 vs Tickners GB855
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 1,415kg more and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 285kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 1,415kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 285kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM146 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2765kg | 1350kg |
| Overall length | 5.60m | - |
| Overall width | 2.10m | - |
| Bed | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) | - |
| Tyres | 195/60R12C | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM146 if...
- you want one that carries 1,415kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 285kg 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 LM146 and the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 1,415kg more and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 285kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; 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 LM146 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 285kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 1,415kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 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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