Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 460kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 440kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 460kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 440kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | 4.87m x 1.90m |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams CT166. 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 460kg 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 CT166 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 440kg more
Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 460kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 440kg more. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 460kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 440kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams CT166 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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