Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 555kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 345kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 555kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 345kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 2520kg |
| Axles | Tandem | Twin (dual) |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.60m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams BV126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 555kg 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
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 345kg more
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 555kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 345kg more. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 555kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 345kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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