Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Graham Edwards PL3512
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 30kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 30kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Graham Edwards PL3512 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500KG |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 755KG |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | TANDEM |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Length | - | 12' |
| Width | - | 5'10" |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Graham Edwards PL3512. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the PL3512 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 30kg 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 Tipper and the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 30kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; 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 Tipper or the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Graham Edwards PL3512. It is 30kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 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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