Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams LM167
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 420kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM167 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 480kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 weighs 420kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM167 carries 480kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams LM167 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 845kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 2655kg |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | 4.77m x 2.25m |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams LM167. 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 420kg 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 LM167 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 480kg more
For operators carrying wide loads such as pallets in double rows or plant machinery, taking the LM166's length and adding the range's 2.25m wide-bed option.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 420kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM167 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 480kg more. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams LM167 is a a long, wide flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 420kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM167.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167, by 480kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams LM167 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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