Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Lider 38398
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 35kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Lider 38398 weighs 35kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 460kg |
| Axles | Tandem | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Payload | 2175kg | - |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Lider 38398. 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 35kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
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 38398 if...
A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Lider 38398?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 35kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Lider 38398?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 35kg lighter empty than the Lider 38398.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Lider 38398 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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