Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 195kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 705kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 weighs 195kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 705kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 2880kg |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | 3.01m x 1.98m |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams LM106. 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 195kg 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 LM106 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 705kg more
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 195kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 705kg more. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 195kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM106.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 705kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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