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Graham Edwards PL3512 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer

The Graham Edwards PL3512 is 495kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Graham Edwards PL3512
Graham Edwards PL3512 - image: Graham Edwards Trailers
M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer - image: farmcompare.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Graham Edwards PL3512M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
Gross weight3500KG3500kg
Unladen weight755KG1250kg
AxlesTANDEMTwin (Knott Avonride)
Length12'-
Width5'10"-
Payload-2250kg
Internal length-3615mm
Internal width-1850mm

Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. 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 495kg 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...

A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.

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Full 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?

The Graham Edwards PL3512 is 495kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is a 12 ft x 5 ft 10 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.

Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?

The Graham Edwards PL3512. It is 495kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.

Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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