Head to head
Equi-Trek Apollo vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 420kg lighter empty and is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Apollo weighs 420kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Apollo | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg / 2600kg (depending on spec) | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 845kg | 425kg |
| Payload | - | 2175kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | - | Tandem |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Equi-Trek Apollo, Graham Edwards GP85DB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Apollo if...
Equi-Trek's smallest motorised horsebox, built to be driveable on a standard car licence in its lighter configuration. It suits owners moving up from a trailer who want a small horsebox without a 7.5 tonne licence requirement.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 420kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 600kg 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 Equi-Trek Apollo and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 420kg lighter empty and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Apollo is a compact 2-horse motorised horsebox; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Apollo or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 420kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Apollo.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Apollo 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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