Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Bateson 35-16 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 495kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35-16 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 35-16 carries 495kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 2670kg | 2175kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 425kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | - | Tandem |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Graham Edwards GP85DB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 495kg more
A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Bateson 35-16 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 495kg more. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Bateson 35-16, by 495kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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