Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs Tickners CP53
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 620kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards PL3512 weighs 620kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | 135kg |
| Axles | TANDEM | 1 |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Payload | - | 365kg |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, Tickners CP53. 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 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 CP53 if...
- you want one that is 620kg lighter empty
Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.
Listed by
- Trailer Hire Solutions Ltd - Tunbridge Wells
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the Tickners CP53?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 620kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards PL3512 is a 12 ft x 5 ft 10 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 620kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards PL3512.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Tickners CP53 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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