Head to head
Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 carries 790kg more and is rated 1,050kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 260kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 790kg more.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 1,050kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 260kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 190kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 560kg | 1350kg |
| Overall length | 5.99m | - |
| Overall width | 1.83m | - |
| Rollers | 20 non-marking rollers plus 1 keel roller, winch and break-back facility | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Sun Way Galaxy TBS75, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Galaxy TBS75 if...
- you want one that is 260kg lighter empty
A French-built boat trailer for owners of small motorboats who need to launch and recover from a slipway themselves. The break-back facility and roller bed make it easier to float the boat on and off without a tow vehicle in the water.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that carries 790kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,050kg 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 Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 carries 790kg more and is rated 1,050kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 260kg lighter empty. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 or the Tickners GB855?
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. It is 260kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Which carries more, the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 790kg.
Can I tow the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 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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