Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs Ifor Williams GD105
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD105 is 170kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 weighs 170kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | Ifor Williams GD105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | 585kg |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Axles | TANDEM | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, Ifor Williams GD105. 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 rated 800kg 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 →Buy or hire the GD105 if...
- you want one that is 170kg lighter empty
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD105 is 170kg 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 GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Ifor Williams GD105. It is 170kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards PL3512.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams GD105 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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