Head to head
Tickners GB855 vs Woodford Widebody
The Tickners GB855 carries 410kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Woodford Widebody is 120kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 410kg more.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 120kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Tickners GB855 | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1800kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 1350kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Axles | 2 | Single or Twin |
| Internal length | 2430mm | - |
| Internal width | 1455mm | - |
| Internal height | 1470mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
Sources: Tickners GB855, Woodford Widebody. 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 carries 410kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg 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
Buy or hire the Widebody if...
- you want one that is 120kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Tickners GB855 and the Woodford Widebody?
The Tickners GB855 carries 410kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Woodford Widebody is 120kg lighter empty. The Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight.; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Tickners GB855 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 120kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Which carries more, the Tickners GB855 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Tickners GB855, by 410kg.
Can I tow the Tickners GB855 or the Woodford Widebody 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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