Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 370kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 530kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 weighs 370kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 530kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 795kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 2705kg |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | 4.77m x 1.98m |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 370kg 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 LM166 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 530kg more
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 370kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 530kg more. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 370kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 530kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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