Head to head
Ifor Williams HB403 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 317kg lighter empty and carries 517kg more. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 65cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 weighs 317kg more empty.
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 517kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB403 is 65cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Tickners GB855 is 16cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB403 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 767kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 833kg | 1350kg |
| Internal length | 3.08m | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1.30m | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB403, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB403 if...
- you want one that is 65cm (2ft) longer inside
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 317kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 517kg more
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 16cm wider inside
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 Ifor Williams HB403 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 317kg lighter empty and carries 517kg more. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 65cm (2ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 317kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB403.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 517kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB403 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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