Head to head
Graham Edwards VT3517TB vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 600kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards VT3517TB is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards VT3517TB weighs 600kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards VT3517TB is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards VT3517TB | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 995kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Bed length | 17' | - |
| Bed width | 7' | - |
| Axles | Tri | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Graham Edwards VT3517TB, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the VT3517TB if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
A tri axle car transporter for recovery firms, dealers and hire fleets moving cars and light vehicles. Winch, wheel chocks and ramps are listed as options.
Full VT3517TB specifications →Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 600kg 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 VT3517TB and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 600kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards VT3517TB is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Graham Edwards VT3517TB is a 17 ft x 7 ft tri axle 3.5 tonne car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards VT3517TB or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 600kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards VT3517TB.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards VT3517TB 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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