Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3510 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Graham Edwards PL3510 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3510 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3510 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 655KG | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Length | 10' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Axles | TANDEM | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.53m |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3510, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PL3510 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A galvanized tandem axle plant trailer for builders, groundworkers and plant hire fleets moving mini diggers and similar machines. Fitted with a ramp type tailgate and bucket rest as standard.
Full PL3510 specifications →Buy or hire the TA5 if...
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3510 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Graham Edwards PL3510 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards PL3510 is a 10 ft x 5 ft 10 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3510 or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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