Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is 155kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 155kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | 910kg |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Axles | TANDEM | - |
| Payload | - | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 155kg 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 GH146 if...
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is 155kg 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 GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Graham Edwards PL3512. It is 155kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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