Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs Lider 37380
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 37380 is 473kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 weighs 473kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | Lider 37380 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 1000kg |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | 282kg |
| Axles | TANDEM | 1 |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 304 x 171 x 10cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, Lider 37380. 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 2.5 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 37380 if...
- you want one that is 473kg lighter empty
Suits buyers wanting a braked flatbed for a ride-on mower or small plant, where the tilting bed lets the load be winched or driven on without a separate ramp.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the Lider 37380?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 37380 is 473kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is a 12 ft x 5 ft 10 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer; the Lider 37380 is a a braked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 1000kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Lider 37380?
The Lider 37380. It is 473kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards PL3512.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Lider 37380 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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