Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 305kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 weighs 305kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | 450kg |
| Axles | TANDEM | Twin |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is 305kg lighter empty
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 305kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is a 12 ft x 5 ft 10 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 305kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards PL3512.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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