Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 185kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 185kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Payload | 2175kg | - |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.53m |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 185kg 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 TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 185kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 185kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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