Head to head
Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer vs Tickners GB855
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 1,560kg more and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 140kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 1,560kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer weighs 140kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 590kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2910kg | 1350kg |
| Internal size | 3.05 x 1.70 | - |
| Bed height | 367mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,560kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
A lightweight plant trailer with a low bed and shallow ramp angle, aimed at mini digger hire and contractors who want a high payload from a 3.5 tonne gross weight.
Full Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer specifications →Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 140kg 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 Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer and the Tickners GB855?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 1,560kg more and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 140kg lighter empty. The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is a 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in lightweight 3.5 tonne plant 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 Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 140kg lighter empty than the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer.
Which carries more, the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer or the Tickners GB855?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, by 1,560kg.
Can I tow the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer 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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