Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 294kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 294kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Payload | 2175kg | - |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 294kg 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 TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 294kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 294kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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