Head to head
Erde 102 vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 1,930kg more and is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde 102 is 370kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 1,930kg more.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB weighs 370kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 425kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 2175kg |
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | - |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | - | Tandem |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde 102, Graham Edwards GP85DB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 102 if...
- you want one that is 370kg lighter empty
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Full 102 specifications →Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
- you want one that carries 1,930kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.3 tonnes 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.
Full GP85DB specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 1,930kg more and is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde 102 is 370kg lighter empty. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Erde 102. It is 370kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards GP85DB.
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 1,930kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 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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