Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 175kg lighter empty and carries 75kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 175kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 75kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 2100kg |
| Axles | Tandem | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 175kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 75kg more
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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 175kg lighter empty and carries 75kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 175kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 75kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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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