Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 825kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 75kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 825kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 75kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Tandem | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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 825kg 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 75kg more
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 825kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 75kg more. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 825kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 75kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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