Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Graham Edwards PL3512
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 417kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 weighs 417kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Graham Edwards PL3512 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500KG |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 755KG |
| Axles | 1 | TANDEM |
| Payload | 412kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Length | - | 12' |
| Width | - | 5'10" |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Graham Edwards PL3512. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 417kg lighter empty
A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the PL3512 if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 417kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping 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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 417kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards PL3512.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer 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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