Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 85kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 85kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | 840kg |
| Axles | TANDEM | Twin |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 85kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 85kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Graham Edwards PL3512. It is 85kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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