Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is 245kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 245kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | 1000kg |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Axles | TANDEM | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
| Payload | - | 2500kg |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). 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 245kg 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 U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
The U-Tilt range is Indespension's answer to ramp-loaded plant trailers, tipping the whole bed down rather than using fold-out ramps, which suits low-clearance machinery. It is generally compared with Ifor Williams' ramped GX plant trailers by hire fleets choosing between the two loading systems.
Full U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is 245kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is a 12 ft x 5 ft 10 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer; the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is a a twin-axle tilting flatbed trailer for plant and machinery, using twin hydraulic rams to tip the bed for low loading..
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Graham Edwards PL3512. It is 245kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") 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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