Head to head
Ifor Williams P6 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P6 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1000kg | 1800kg |
| Axles | Single | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Size | 6ft x 4ft | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams P6, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P6 if...
Ifor Williams P6, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. The small Ifor Williams general purpose trailer and the forerunner of the current P6e. Householders and gardeners use it for tip runs, garden waste and DIY materials behind almost any car.
Full P6 specifications →Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
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 P6 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P6 is a small general purpose trailer, 6ft x 4ft; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P6 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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