Head to head
PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail vs Tickners GB855
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 625kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail carries 625kg more.
Specifications side by side
| PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models) | 1800kg |
| Payload | 1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration | 1350kg |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes) | Braked |
| Internal bed | 4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
Sources: PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ProLine Beavertail if...
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 625kg more
The ProLine Beavertail suits owners of low-ground-clearance cars, since its beavertail ramp lets a car drive on and off without grounding, unlike a flat-bed transporter. PRG offers it across twin and tri-axle chassis so buyers can match the trailer to a 3000kg or 3500kg tow limit.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
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 PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail and the Tickners GB855?
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 625kg more. The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars.; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail or the Tickners GB855?
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail, by 625kg.
Can I tow the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail 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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