Head to head
Erde PM310 vs Ifor Williams BV106
The Erde PM310 is 840kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,360kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 weighs 840kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV106 carries 2,360kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM310 | Ifor Williams BV106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) |
| Payload | 240kg | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | - |
| Overall length | - | 4.70m |
| Internal load length | - | 3.00m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Erde PM310, Ifor Williams BV106. 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 840kg 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 BV106 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,360kg more
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM310 and the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Erde PM310 is 840kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,360kg more. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions..
Which is lighter, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Erde PM310. It is 840kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV106.
Which carries more, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Ifor Williams BV106, by 2,360kg.
Can I tow the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams BV106 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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