Head to head
Lider 38398 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 97cm (3ft) taller inside. The Lider 38398 is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 57cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal height: the Tickners GB855 is 97cm (3ft) taller inside.
- Gross weight: the Lider 38398 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Lider 38398 is 57cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Lider 38398 is 5cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Lider 38398 weighs 10kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Lider 38398 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 460kg | 450kg |
| Internal length | 300cm | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 150cm | 1455mm |
| Internal height | 50cm | 1470mm |
| Axles | 2 | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
Sources: Lider 38398, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 57cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 5cm wider inside
A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 97cm (3ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 10kg 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 Lider 38398 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 97cm (3ft) taller inside. The Lider 38398 is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 57cm (2ft) longer inside. The Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight.; 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 38398 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 10kg lighter empty than the Lider 38398.
Can I tow the Lider 38398 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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