Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 310kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 590kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 310kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 590kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 2765kg |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 310kg 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 LM146 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 590kg more
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 310kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 590kg more. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 310kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 590kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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