Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 165kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 165kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | 920kg |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Axles | TANDEM | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 165kg 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 HB506 if...
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 165kg 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 HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Graham Edwards PL3512. It is 165kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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