Head to head
Tickners GB855 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Tickners GB855 is 800kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 900kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 800kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 900kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Tickners GB855 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1800kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 1350kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | 2 | Tri-axle |
| Internal length | 2430mm | - |
| Internal width | 1455mm | - |
| Internal height | 1470mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: Tickners GB855, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 800kg 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
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 900kg more
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Tickners GB855 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Tickners GB855 is 800kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 900kg more. The Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight.; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Tickners GB855 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Tickners GB855. It is 800kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Tickners GB855 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 900kg.
Can I tow the Tickners GB855 or the Woodford Galaxy 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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