Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs Tickners GB855
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,625kg more and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 75kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,625kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 75kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 525kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2975kg | 1350kg |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 1,625kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 75kg 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 LM85 and the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,625kg more and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 75kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the 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 LM85 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 75kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 1,625kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM85 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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