Head to head
Lider Alicante vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 1.08m (3.5ft) taller inside and is rated 1,050kg heavier gross. The Lider Alicante is 314kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal height: the Tickners GB855 is 1.08m (3.5ft) taller inside.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 314kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 1,050kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Tickners GB855 is 93cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Tickners GB855 is 46cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Lider Alicante | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 136kg | 450kg |
| Internal length | 150cm | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 100cm | 1455mm |
| Internal height | 39cm | 1470mm |
| Axles | 1 | 2 |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
Sources: Lider Alicante, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Alicante if...
- you want one that is 314kg lighter empty
A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 1.08m (3.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is rated 1,050kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 93cm (3ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 46cm (1.5ft) wider 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 Alicante and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 1.08m (3.5ft) taller inside and is rated 1,050kg heavier gross. The Lider Alicante is 314kg lighter empty. The Lider Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid.; 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 Alicante or the Tickners GB855?
The Lider Alicante. It is 314kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Can I tow the Lider Alicante 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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