Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 360kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 325kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 360kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 325kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 425kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2175kg |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | Tandem |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8'2" x 5' |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Graham Edwards GP85DB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that carries 325kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 360kg 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 Brian James Tipper and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 360kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 325kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 360kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Brian James Tipper, by 325kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 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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