Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 250kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 250kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 675kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Payload | 2175kg | - |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams LM126. 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
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 LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 250kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 250kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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