Head to head
Erde PM310 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 2,010kg more and is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde PM310 is 390kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 2,010kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 390kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM310 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 240kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Erde PM310, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 390kg 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that carries 2,010kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM310 and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 2,010kg more and is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde PM310 is 390kg lighter empty. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Erde PM310. It is 390kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Which carries more, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 2,010kg.
Can I tow the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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