Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Graham Edwards PL3512
The Erde CH451 is 646kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 weighs 646kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Graham Edwards PL3512 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500KG |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 755KG |
| Payload | 494kg | - |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | - |
| Length | - | 12' |
| Width | - | 5'10" |
| Axles | - | TANDEM |
Sources: Erde CH451, Graham Edwards PL3512. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CH451 if...
- you want one that is 646kg lighter empty
A bare chassis bought by buyers who want to fit their own box, cage or platform body rather than take a standard Erde trailer.
Listed by
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Buy or hire the PL3512 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 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 CH451 and the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Erde CH451 is 646kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; 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 CH451 or the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Erde CH451. It is 646kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards PL3512.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 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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