Head to head
M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 100kg lighter empty and is 18cm wider inside. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 200kg heavier gross and carries 100kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 100kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Tickners GB855 is 18cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 200kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 100kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 2cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 550kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 1450kg | 1350kg |
| Internal length | 2450mm | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1280mm | 1455mm |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | Braked |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 100kg more
- you want one that is 2cm longer inside
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 100kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 18cm 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 M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 100kg lighter empty and is 18cm wider inside. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 200kg heavier gross and carries 100kg more. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose 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 M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 100kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Tickners GB855?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 100kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer 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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