Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is 225kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 225kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | 980kg |
| Axles | TANDEM | Twin (dual) |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Payload | - | 2520kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.60m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, Ifor Williams BV126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PL3512 if...
- you want one that is 225kg 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 →Buy or hire the BV126 if...
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is 225kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is a 12 ft x 5 ft 10 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Graham Edwards PL3512. It is 225kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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