Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 135kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 weighs 135kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | 620kg |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Axles | TANDEM | - |
| Payload | - | 2880kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.01m x 1.98m |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, Ifor Williams LM106. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PL3512 if...
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 LM106 if...
- you want one that is 135kg lighter empty
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 135kg 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 LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 135kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards PL3512.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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