Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 36kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 weighs 36kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Axles | TANDEM | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 500kg 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 TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 36kg lighter empty
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 36kg 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 TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 36kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards PL3512.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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