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Bateson 100LT vs Graham Edwards PL3512

The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 100LT
Bateson 100LT - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Graham Edwards PL3512
Graham Edwards PL3512 - image: Graham Edwards Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 100LTGraham Edwards PL3512
Gross weight10,000kg3500KG
AxlesTwin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf springTANDEM
Internal length6000mm (20ft)-
Internal width2200mm (2300mm overall)-
Wheels/tyres400 x 60 x 15.5-
Unladen weight-755KG
Length-12'
Width-5'10"

Sources: Bateson 100LT, Graham Edwards PL3512. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 100LT if...

  • you want one that is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross

Bateson's largest livestock trailer, a 20ft tractor-drawn unit with a fully galvanised, demountable container. At 10 tonnes gross it suits livestock hauliers and farms moving full loads of cattle or sheep rather than the smaller trailers aimed at hobby keepers.

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Full 100LT specifications →

Buy or hire the PL3512 if...

The longer 3.5 tonne plant trailer in the Graham Edwards range, for contractors and hire firms carrying larger mini excavators and compact plant behind a pickup or van.

Full PL3512 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Graham Edwards PL3512?

The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Graham Edwards PL3512 is a 12 ft x 5 ft 10 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer.

Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Graham Edwards PL3512 on a car licence?

Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.

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