Head to head
Erde PM310 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,735kg more and is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde PM310 is 465kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,735kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 465kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM310 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 240kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Erde PM310, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 465kg 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 2,735kg more
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM310 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,735kg more and is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde PM310 is 465kg lighter empty. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Erde PM310. It is 465kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 2,735kg.
Can I tow the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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