Head to head
Graham Edwards TP126 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 665kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards TP126 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards TP126 weighs 665kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards TP126 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards TP126 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 1060KG | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 6'6" | - |
| Axles | TANDEM | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Graham Edwards TP126, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TP126 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
A tipping trailer for groundworks, landscaping and site clearance where loads such as spoil and aggregate need to be tipped out. Removable side extensions and loading ramps are optional.
Full TP126 specifications →Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 665kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards TP126 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 665kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards TP126 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Graham Edwards TP126 is a 12 ft x 6 ft 6 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards TP126 or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 665kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards TP126.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards TP126 or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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