Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 80kg 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 80kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | 675kg |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Axles | TANDEM | - |
| Payload | - | 2025kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 GX105 if...
- you want one that is 80kg lighter empty
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 80kg 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 GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards PL3512.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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