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M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 carries 880kg more and is rated 1,050kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 170kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 880kg more.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 1,050kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 170kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Tickners GB855 is 24cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 1cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 470kg | 1350kg |
| Internal length | 2440mm | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1220mm | 1455mm |
| Axles | Single | 2 |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 170kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 1cm longer inside
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that carries 880kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,050kg heavier gross
- 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 carries 880kg more and is rated 1,050kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 170kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Tickners GB855?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 170kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 880kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft 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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