Head to head
Nugent P3116H vs Tickners GB855
The Nugent P3116H carries 1,415kg more and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 285kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Nugent P3116H carries 1,415kg more.
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3116H is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Nugent P3116H weighs 285kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Nugent P3116H | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2765kg | 1350kg |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Internal bed | 3148mm x 1616mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Nugent P3116H, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P3116H if...
- you want one that carries 1,415kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 285kg 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 Nugent P3116H and the Tickners GB855?
The Nugent P3116H carries 1,415kg more and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 285kg lighter empty. The Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Nugent P3116H or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 285kg lighter empty than the Nugent P3116H.
Which carries more, the Nugent P3116H or the Tickners GB855?
The Nugent P3116H, by 1,415kg.
Can I tow the Nugent P3116H 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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