Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 25kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 100kg heavier gross and carries 75kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 25kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 75kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Tandem | Twin |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 25kg 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 75kg more
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 25kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 100kg heavier gross and carries 75kg more. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 25kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 75kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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