Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 485kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 415kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 485kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 415kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | 4.285m x 1.84m |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 485kg 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 415kg more
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 485kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 415kg more. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 485kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 415kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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