Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 325kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 83cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 22cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 325kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 83cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 22cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 125kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 1225kg | 1350kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 83cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 22cm wider inside
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 325kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 125kg more
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 HBE506 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 325kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 83cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 22cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; 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 HBE506 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 325kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 125kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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