Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Graham Edwards PL3512
The Bateson 26MD is 255kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 weighs 255kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Graham Edwards PL3512 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500KG |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 755KG |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Length | - | 12' |
| Width | - | 5'10" |
| Axles | - | TANDEM |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Graham Edwards PL3512. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
- you want one that is 255kg lighter empty
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the PL3512 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
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 26MD and the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Bateson 26MD is 255kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Graham Edwards PL3512 is a 12 ft x 5 ft 10 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 255kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards PL3512.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Graham Edwards PL3512 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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