Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 340kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 560kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 weighs 340kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 560kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 765kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 2735kg |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | 3.66m x 1.84m |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams GH126. 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 340kg 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 GH126 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 560kg more
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 340kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 560kg more. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 340kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH126.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 560kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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