Head to head
Lider 29420 vs Tickners GB855
The Lider 29420 is 310kg lighter empty and is 22cm wider inside. The Tickners GB855 is rated 1,050kg heavier gross and is 65cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 310kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 1,050kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Tickners GB855 is 65cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Lider 29420 is 22cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Lider 29420 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 140kg | 450kg |
| Internal length | 178cm | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 167cm | 1455mm |
| Axles | 1 | 2 |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
Sources: Lider 29420, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 29420 if...
- you want one that is 310kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 22cm wider inside
Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is rated 1,050kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 65cm (2ft) 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 Lider 29420 and the Tickners GB855?
The Lider 29420 is 310kg lighter empty and is 22cm wider inside. The Tickners GB855 is rated 1,050kg heavier gross and is 65cm (2ft) longer inside. The Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Lider 29420 or the Tickners GB855?
The Lider 29420. It is 310kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Can I tow the Lider 29420 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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