Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams GH94BT
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 105kg lighter empty and carries 5kg more. The Ifor Williams GH94BT is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH94BT weighs 105kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH94BT is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 5kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams GH94BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 530kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 2170kg |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | 2.79m x 1.31m |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams GH94BT. 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 105kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 5kg 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 GH94BT if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 105kg lighter empty and carries 5kg more. The Ifor Williams GH94BT is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 105kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH94BT.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 5kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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