Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs Lider 29420
The Lider 29420 is 615kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 weighs 615kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | Lider 29420 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | 140kg |
| Axles | TANDEM | 1 |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Internal length | - | 178cm |
| Internal width | - | 167cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, Lider 29420. 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 2,750kg 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 29420 if...
- you want one that is 615kg lighter empty
Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the Lider 29420?
The Lider 29420 is 615kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is a 12 ft x 5 ft 10 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer; the Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Lider 29420?
The Lider 29420. It is 615kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards PL3512.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Lider 29420 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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