Head to head
Ifor Williams P7e vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 carries 793kg more and is rated 1,050kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P7e is 257kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 793kg more.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 1,050kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 257kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P7e | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 193kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 557kg | 1350kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Internal bed | 2.21m x 1.21m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams P7e, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P7e if...
- you want one that is 257kg lighter empty
For buyers who find the P6e's bed a little short for longer items like ladders or fencing panels, on the same unbraked 750kg chassis.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that carries 793kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,050kg 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 P7e and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 carries 793kg more and is rated 1,050kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P7e is 257kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P7e is a a slightly longer 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 P7e or the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams P7e. It is 257kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P7e or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 793kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P7e 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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