Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 215kg 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 215kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | 540kg |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Axles | TANDEM | - |
| Payload | - | 2160kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.45m x 1.27m |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is 215kg lighter empty
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 215kg 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 GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 215kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards PL3512.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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