Head to head
Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 1,625kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is 225kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 1,625kg more.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB weighs 225kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750 kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 200 kg | 425kg |
| Payload | 550 kg | 2175kg |
| Length | 3450 mm | - |
| Width | 1900 mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | - | Tandem |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer, Graham Edwards GP85DB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B85 Unbraked Trailer if...
- you want one that is 225kg lighter empty
The largest unbraked trailer in the Bateson range, designed to carry lightweight grass cutting machinery and UTVs. Suits grounds maintenance and landscaping crews towing behind a car or pickup, with a plywood floor and a mesh ramp door.
Full B85 Unbraked Trailer specifications →Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
- you want one that carries 1,625kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,850kg heavier gross
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 B85 Unbraked Trailer and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 1,625kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is 225kg lighter empty. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is a unbraked 8 ft x 5 ft flatbed trailer with ramp door and mesh extension sides; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer. It is 225kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards GP85DB.
Which carries more, the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 1,625kg.
Can I tow the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer 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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