Head to head
Erde PM310 vs Ifor Williams GX125 HD
The Erde PM310 is 700kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2.5 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD weighs 700kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 2.5 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM310 | Ifor Williams GX125 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 760kg |
| Payload | 240kg | 2740kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | 3.66m x 1.57m |
Sources: Erde PM310, Ifor Williams GX125 HD. 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 700kg 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 GX125 HD if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2.5 tonnes more
For plant hire firms carrying longer machines such as excavators with extended dipper arms or tracked dumpers that need the extra bed length over the GX105HD.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM310 and the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Erde PM310 is 700kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2.5 tonnes more. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Erde PM310. It is 700kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX125 HD.
Which carries more, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD, by 2.5 tonnes.
Can I tow the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD 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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