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M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 800kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 900kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 800kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 900kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 1.19m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 1250kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 1350kg |
| Internal length | 3615mm | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1850mm | 1455mm |
| Axles | Twin (Knott Avonride) | 2 |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 900kg more
- you want one that is 1.19m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 800kg 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 M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 800kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 900kg more. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock 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 M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 800kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the Tickners GB855?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 900kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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