Head to head
Erde 102 vs Graham Edwards PL3512
The Erde 102 is 700kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 weighs 700kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Graham Edwards PL3512 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500KG |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 755KG |
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | - |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | - |
| Payload | 245kg | - |
| Length | - | 12' |
| Width | - | 5'10" |
| Axles | - | TANDEM |
Sources: Erde 102, Graham Edwards PL3512. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 102 if...
- you want one that is 700kg lighter empty
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Listed by
- Worcester Trailer Hire - Worcester
Buy or hire the PL3512 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes 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 Erde 102 and the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Erde 102 is 700kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the Graham Edwards PL3512 is a 12 ft x 5 ft 10 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Erde 102. It is 700kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards PL3512.
Can I tow the Erde 102 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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