Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 230kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 weighs 230kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | 525kg |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Axles | TANDEM | - |
| Payload | - | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that is 230kg lighter empty
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 230kg 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 LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 230kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards PL3512.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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