Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 25kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Eco Plant weighs 25kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 425kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | 2175kg |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | Twin | Tandem |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Graham Edwards GP85DB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 25kg lighter empty
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 25kg lighter empty. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 25kg lighter empty than the Brian James Eco Plant.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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