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Bateson PT66 vs Erde PM310

The Erde PM310 is 875kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,325kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

PT66
Bateson PT66
Erde PM310
Erde PM310 - image: erdetrailersuk.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson PT66Erde PM310
Gross weight3500kg300kg
Unladen weight935kg60kg
Payload2565kg240kg
Bed size5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7')-
AxlesTriple-
Internal bed-200 x 112cm

Sources: Bateson PT66, Erde PM310. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the PT66 if...

  • you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 2,325kg more

Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.

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Full PT66 specifications →

Buy or hire the PM310 if...

  • you want one that is 875kg lighter empty

A lightweight option for owners of smaller motorcycles or scooters who want the least weight to tow. The 200 x 112cm bed suits scooters, trail bikes and smaller road bikes, and the 60kg unladen weight barely registers on a tow car.

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Full PM310 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Erde PM310?

The Erde PM310 is 875kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,325kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..

Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Erde PM310?

The Erde PM310. It is 875kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.

Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Erde PM310?

The Bateson PT66, by 2,325kg.

Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Erde PM310 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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