Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs Ifor Williams P5
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 614kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 weighs 614kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | 141kg |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Axles | TANDEM | - |
| Payload | - | 359kg |
| Internal bed | - | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, Ifor Williams P5. 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 3 tonnes 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 P5 if...
- you want one that is 614kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 614kg 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 P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 614kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards PL3512.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams P5 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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