Head to head
Erde PM310 vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Erde PM310 is 615kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,785kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 weighs 615kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 carries 1,785kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM310 | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 240kg | 2025kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Erde PM310, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 615kg 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 GX105 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,785kg more
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM310 and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Erde PM310 is 615kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,785kg more. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Which is lighter, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Erde PM310. It is 615kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105.
Which carries more, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105, by 1,785kg.
Can I tow the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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