Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 25kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB weighs 25kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Payload | 2175kg | - |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 rated 1.2 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.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is 25kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 25kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 25kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards GP85DB.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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