Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 800kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 100kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 800kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 100kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | 2.44m x 1.52m |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 100kg 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 800kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 800kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 100kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 100kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 800kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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