Head to head
Erde PM310 vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 2.6 tonnes more and is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde PM310 is 600kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 2.6 tonnes more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 weighs 600kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM310 | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 660kg |
| Payload | 240kg | 2840kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Erde PM310, Ifor Williams GH1054. 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 600kg 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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that carries 2.6 tonnes more
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM310 and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 2.6 tonnes more and is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde PM310 is 600kg lighter empty. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Erde PM310. It is 600kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054.
Which carries more, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 2.6 tonnes.
Can I tow the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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