Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Graham Edwards PL3512
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is 45kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 45kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Graham Edwards PL3512 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500KG |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 755KG |
| Axles | Twin axle | TANDEM |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Length | - | 12' |
| Width | - | 5'10" |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Graham Edwards PL3512. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Buy or hire the PL3512 if...
- you want one that is 45kg lighter empty
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 355B and the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is 45kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; 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 355B or the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Graham Edwards PL3512. It is 45kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B 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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