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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 390kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 510kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 390kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 510kg more.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 5cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 5cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 840kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 1860kg | 1350kg |
| Internal length | 2480mm | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1500mm | 1455mm |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | Braked |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 510kg more
- you want one that is 5cm wider inside
- you want one that is 5cm longer inside
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 390kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 390kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 510kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping 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 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 390kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Tickners GB855?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 510kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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