Head to head
Ifor Williams LM166 vs Tickners GB855
The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 1,355kg more and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 345kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 1,355kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 weighs 345kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM166 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 795kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2705kg | 1350kg |
| Internal bed | 4.77m x 1.98m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM166, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM166 if...
- you want one that carries 1,355kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 345kg 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 LM166 and the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 1,355kg more and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 345kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed 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 LM166 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 345kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM166 or the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 1,355kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM166 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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