Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 380kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 520kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 380kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 520kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 805kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams CT177. 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 380kg 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 CT177 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 520kg more
The CT177 is built to be wide enough for most light commercial vehicles while remaining narrow enough for smaller cars, making it a common choice for vehicle recovery firms and the motor trade. Its long bed and 3500kg GVW keep it within standard car-licence towing limits for a single vehicle plus ramps.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 380kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 520kg more. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 380kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 520kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams CT177 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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