Head to head
Nugent Q1710 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 carries 1,143kg more and is rated 1,440kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 297kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 1,143kg more.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 1,440kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 297kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Nugent Q1710 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 360kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 153kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 207kg | 1350kg |
| Axles | Single | 2 |
| Internal bed | 1700mm x 1010mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Nugent Q1710, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Q1710 if...
- you want one that is 297kg lighter empty
A light trailer for farmers and smallholders who need to move a quad bike, feed or small tools around the yard behind an ATV or small vehicle rather than a car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that carries 1,143kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,440kg heavier gross
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 Q1710 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 carries 1,143kg more and is rated 1,440kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 297kg lighter empty. The Nugent Q1710 is a a small single-axle trailer for quad bikes and ATVs; 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 Q1710 or the Tickners GB855?
The Nugent Q1710. It is 297kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Which carries more, the Nugent Q1710 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 1,143kg.
Can I tow the Nugent Q1710 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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