Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 295kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 weighs 295kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | 460kg |
| Axles | TANDEM | 2 |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, Lider 38398. 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 1 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 38398 if...
- you want one that is 295kg lighter empty
A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 295kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is a 12 ft x 5 ft 10 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 295kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards PL3512.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Lider 38398 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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