Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Maypole MP6810
The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 1,930kg more and is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Maypole MP6810 is 370kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 1,930kg more.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB weighs 370kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 245kg |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal width | - | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Maypole MP6810. 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 carries 1,930kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.3 tonnes 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 MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 370kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Maypole MP6810?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 1,930kg more and is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Maypole MP6810 is 370kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 370kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards GP85DB.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Maypole MP6810?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 1,930kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Maypole MP6810 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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