Head to head
Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed vs Tickners GB855
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 59cm (2ft) wider inside. The Tickners GB855 is 269kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 269kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 59cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 719kg to 978kg depending on model | 450kg |
| Internal width | 2.04m (all models) | 1455mm |
| Internal length options | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m | - |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 59cm (2ft) wider inside
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 269kg lighter empty
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 TB Tiltbed and the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 59cm (2ft) wider inside. The Tickners GB855 is 269kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery; 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 TB Tiltbed or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 269kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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