Head to head
Ifor Williams P6e vs Tickners GB855
The Ifor Williams P6e is 278kg lighter empty. The Tickners GB855 is rated 1,050kg heavier gross and carries 772kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 278kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 1,050kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 772kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P6e | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 172kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 578kg | 1350kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Internal bed | 1.98m x 1.21m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams P6e, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P6e if...
- you want one that is 278kg lighter empty
A step up from the P5 for domestic and light trade users who need a slightly bigger bed while staying under the 750kg limit that avoids the need for brakes.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is rated 1,050kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 772kg more
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 P6e and the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams P6e is 278kg lighter empty. The Tickners GB855 is rated 1,050kg heavier gross and carries 772kg more. The Ifor Williams P6e is a a small unbraked general-purpose 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 P6e or the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams P6e. It is 278kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P6e or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 772kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P6e 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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