Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Graham Edwards PL3512
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is 315kg lighter empty and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 315kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Graham Edwards PL3512 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500KG |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 755KG |
| Axles | Twin | TANDEM |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Length | - | 12' |
| Width | - | 5'10" |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Graham Edwards PL3512. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the PL3512 if...
- you want one that is 315kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 500kg 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 Brian James Race Sport and the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is 315kg lighter empty and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Graham Edwards PL3512 is a 12 ft x 5 ft 10 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Graham Edwards PL3512. It is 315kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport 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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