Head to head
Ifor Williams P8e vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 carries 818kg more and is rated 1,050kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 232kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 818kg more.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 1,050kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 232kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P8e | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 218kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 532kg | 1350kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Internal bed | 2.51m x 1.45m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams P8e, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P8e if...
- you want one that is 232kg lighter empty
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that carries 818kg 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 P8e and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 carries 818kg more and is rated 1,050kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 232kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers; 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 P8e or the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 232kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P8e or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 818kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P8e 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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