Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Graham Edwards PL3512
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is 195kg lighter empty and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 195kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Graham Edwards PL3512 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500KG |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 755KG |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Length | - | 12' |
| Width | - | 5'10" |
| Axles | - | TANDEM |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Graham Edwards PL3512. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the PL3512 if...
- you want one that is 195kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 400kg 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 48LT and the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is 195kg lighter empty and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock 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 48LT or the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Graham Edwards PL3512. It is 195kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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