Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Graham Edwards PL3512
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is 445kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 445kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Graham Edwards PL3512 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500KG |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 755KG |
| Axles | Twin | TANDEM |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Length | - | 12' |
| Width | - | 5'10" |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Graham Edwards PL3512. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the PL3512 if...
- you want one that is 445kg 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 Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is 445kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; 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 Transporter 5 or the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Graham Edwards PL3512. It is 445kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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