Head to head
Erde PM310 vs Ifor Williams BV105
The Erde PM310 is 675kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,725kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 weighs 675kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV105 carries 1,725kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM310 | Ifor Williams BV105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 240kg | 1965kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.00m |
| Internal width | - | 1.47m |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Erde PM310, Ifor Williams BV105. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PM310 if...
- you want one that is 675kg 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.
Listed by
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,725kg more
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM310 and the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Erde PM310 is 675kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,725kg more. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed.
Which is lighter, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Erde PM310. It is 675kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV105.
Which carries more, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105, by 1,725kg.
Can I tow the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams BV105 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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