Head to head
M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 carries 840kg more and is rated 1,050kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 210kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 840kg more.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 1,050kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 210kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Tickners GB855 is 61cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Tickners GB855 is 24cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 240kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 510kg | 1350kg |
| Internal length | 1820mm | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1220mm | 1455mm |
| Axles | Single | 2 |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
Sources: M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 210kg lighter empty
An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that carries 840kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,050kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 61cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 24cm 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 M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 carries 840kg more and is rated 1,050kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 210kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose 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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Tickners GB855?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 210kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 840kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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