Head to head
Erde PM310 vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 2,640kg more and is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde PM310 is 560kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 2,640kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 weighs 560kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM310 | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 240kg | 2880kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | 3.01m x 1.98m |
Sources: Erde PM310, Ifor Williams LM106. 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 560kg 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 LM106 if...
- you want one that carries 2,640kg more
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM310 and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 2,640kg more and is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde PM310 is 560kg lighter empty. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Erde PM310. It is 560kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM106.
Which carries more, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 2,640kg.
Can I tow the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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