Head to head
Erde PM310 vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde PM310 is 615kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 615kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM310 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 240kg | - |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde PM310, Ifor Williams LM126. 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 LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM310 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde PM310 is 615kg lighter empty. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Erde PM310. It is 615kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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