Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 350kg lighter empty and carries 950kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 350kg more empty.
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 950kg more.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 1225kg |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 350kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 950kg more
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
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 HBE506 if...
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 350kg lighter empty and carries 950kg more. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 350kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 950kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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