Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 250kg lighter empty and carries 150kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 weighs 250kg more empty.
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 150kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 2025kg |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | 3.03m x 1.57m |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 250kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 150kg 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 GX105 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 250kg lighter empty and carries 150kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 250kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 150kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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