Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 645kg lighter empty and carries 245kg more. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 645kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 245kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 425kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 2175kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | Twin | Tandem |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Graham Edwards GP85DB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 645kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 245kg more
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 Brian James Race Sport and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 645kg lighter empty and carries 245kg more. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 645kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 245kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport 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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