Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams Eventa L
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 1,527kg lighter empty and carries 627kg more. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 1,527kg more empty.
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 627kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams Eventa L | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 1952kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 1548kg |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal length | - | 5.22m |
| Internal width | - | 2.21m |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams Eventa L. 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 1,527kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 627kg more
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 Eventa L if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 1,527kg lighter empty and carries 627kg more. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 1,527kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 627kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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