Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 510kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 390kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 510kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 390kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 425kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2175kg |
| Axles | Triple | Tandem |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8'2" x 5' |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Graham Edwards GP85DB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 390kg more
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 510kg 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 PT66 and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 510kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 390kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 510kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Bateson PT66, by 390kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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