Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is 40kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 weighs 40kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | 795kg |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Axles | TANDEM | - |
| Payload | - | 2705kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 40kg 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 LM166 if...
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is 40kg 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 LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Graham Edwards PL3512. It is 40kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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