Head to head
Erde PM310 vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Erde PM310 is 705kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,495kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 weighs 705kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 2,495kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM310 | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 765kg |
| Payload | 240kg | 2735kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | 3.66m x 1.84m |
Sources: Erde PM310, Ifor Williams GH126. 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 705kg 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 GH126 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,495kg more
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM310 and the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Erde PM310 is 705kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,495kg more. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which is lighter, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Erde PM310. It is 705kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH126.
Which carries more, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 2,495kg.
Can I tow the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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