Head to head
Erde PM310 vs Ifor Williams GD105
The Erde PM310 is 525kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 weighs 525kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM310 | Ifor Williams GD105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 585kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Payload | 240kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde PM310, Ifor Williams GD105. 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 525kg 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 GD105 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM310 and the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Erde PM310 is 525kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed.
Which is lighter, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Erde PM310. It is 525kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD105.
Can I tow the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams GD105 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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