Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Tickners GB855
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 8cm wider inside. The Tickners GB855 is 160kg lighter empty and is 11cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 160kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 8cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Tickners GB855 is 11cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 450kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 1455mm |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 2430mm |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 8cm wider inside
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 160kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 11cm longer 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 TA5 and the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 8cm wider inside. The Tickners GB855 is 160kg lighter empty and is 11cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; 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 TA5 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 160kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 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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