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Graham Edwards PL3512 vs Maypole MP6819

The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross. The Maypole MP6819 is 635kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Graham Edwards PL3512
Graham Edwards PL3512 - image: Graham Edwards Trailers
Maypole MP6819
Maypole MP6819 - image: maypoleltd.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Graham Edwards PL3512Maypole MP6819
Gross weight3500KG499kg
Unladen weight755KG120kg
Length12'-
Width5'10"-
AxlesTANDEM-
Payload-379kg
Internal length-186cm
Internal width-116cm
Internal height-32cm

Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, Maypole MP6819. 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 3,001kg 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 MP6819 if...

  • you want one that is 635kg lighter empty

The longest trailer in Maypole's general purpose range here, for buyers needing extra bed length for bulkier loads such as garden waste or flat-pack furniture.

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Full MP6819 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the Maypole MP6819?

The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross. The Maypole MP6819 is 635kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is a 12 ft x 5 ft 10 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer; the Maypole MP6819 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Maypole MP6819?

The Maypole MP6819. It is 635kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards PL3512.

Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Maypole MP6819 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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