Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 265kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 635kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD weighs 265kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 635kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 690kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 2810kg |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | 3.03m x 1.57m |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 265kg 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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 635kg more
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 265kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 635kg more. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 265kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105 HD.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 635kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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