Head to head
Ifor Williams Q Range vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 48cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 150kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 150kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Tickners GB855 is 48cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Tickners GB855 is 24cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Q Range | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1000kg (braked Q) | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 300kg (Q6b) | 450kg |
| Internal length | 1.95m (Q6b) | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1.22m (Q6b) | 1455mm |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams Q Range, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Q Range if...
- you want one that is 150kg lighter empty
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 48cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 24cm wider inside
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 Q Range and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 48cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 150kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions; 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 Q Range or the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams Q Range. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Q Range 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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