Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 300kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 600kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 300kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 600kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 425kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2175kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | - | Tandem |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Graham Edwards GP85DB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 600kg more
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 300kg lighter empty
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 35MD and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 300kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 600kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 300kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Bateson 35MD, by 600kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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