Head to head
Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 650kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 1.11m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 35cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra weighs 650kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 1.11m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 35cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1100 kg | 450kg |
| Internal length | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | 1455mm |
| Maximum gross weight | 3200 kg | - |
| Overall length | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) | - |
| Gross weight | - | 1800kg |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Supreme Ultra if...
- you want one that is 1.11m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 35cm (1ft) wider inside
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 650kg 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 Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 650kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 1.11m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 35cm (1ft) wider inside. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers.; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 650kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra.
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