Head to head
Debon Roadster Platform vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 1,705kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 145kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 1,705kg more.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB weighs 145kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Roadster Platform | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg or 330kg | 425kg |
| Payload | 470kg or 970kg | 2175kg |
| Internal length | 3035mm | - |
| Internal width | 1785mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | - | Tandem |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, Graham Edwards GP85DB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 145kg lighter empty
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
- you want one that carries 1,705kg 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 Debon Roadster Platform and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 1,705kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 145kg lighter empty. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 145kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards GP85DB.
Which carries more, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 1,705kg.
Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform 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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