Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is 495kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 495kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | 1250kg |
| Axles | TANDEM | Tri-axle |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 5'10" | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, Woodford Galaxy. 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 Galaxy if...
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards PL3512 and the Woodford Galaxy?
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 Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Graham Edwards PL3512. It is 495kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards PL3512 or the Woodford Galaxy 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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