Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 235kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 665kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 weighs 235kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 665kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 660kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 2840kg |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | 3.04m x 1.62m |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams GH1054. 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 235kg 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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 665kg more
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 235kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 665kg more. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 235kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 665kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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