Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 495kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 495kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 920kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Payload | 2175kg | - |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 495kg 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
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 495kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 495kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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