Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 348kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is rated 2,101kg heavier gross and carries 1,753kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB weighs 348kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB is rated 2,101kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 1,753kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 77kg |
| Payload | 2175kg | 422kg |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal length | - | 145cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Maypole MP6815. 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 rated 2,101kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,753kg 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 MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 348kg lighter empty
A mid-sized general purpose trailer for buyers who want more bed length than the MP6812 while staying light enough for a small car to tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 348kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is rated 2,101kg heavier gross and carries 1,753kg more. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Maypole MP6815 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 348kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards GP85DB.
Which carries more, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Maypole MP6815?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 1,753kg.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Maypole MP6815 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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