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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Tickners GB855
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 750kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 150kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 750kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 150kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 7cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 1cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2100kg | 1350kg |
| Internal length | 2440mm | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1524mm | 1455mm |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | Braked |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 750kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 7cm wider inside
- you want one that is 1cm longer inside
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 150kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer and the Tickners GB855?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 750kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 150kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin 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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 150kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Tickners GB855?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 750kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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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