Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs Graham Edwards PL3512
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 330kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 weighs 330kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | Graham Edwards PL3512 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500KG |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | 755KG |
| Axles | Tandem | TANDEM |
| Payload | 2175kg | - |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Length | - | 12' |
| Width | - | 5'10" |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, Graham Edwards PL3512. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 330kg lighter empty
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Buy or hire the PL3512 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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 Graham Edwards GP85DB and the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 330kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the Graham Edwards PL3512 is a 12 ft x 5 ft 10 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards GP85DB or the Graham Edwards PL3512?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 330kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards PL3512.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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