Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 555kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 345kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 555kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 345kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 2520kg |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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 555kg 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 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 345kg more
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 555kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 345kg more. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 555kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 345kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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