Head to head
Erde PM310 vs Ifor Williams P5
The Erde PM310 is 81kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P5 is rated 200kg heavier gross and carries 119kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams P5 weighs 81kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams P5 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P5 carries 119kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM310 | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 141kg |
| Payload | 240kg | 359kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Erde PM310, Ifor Williams P5. 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 81kg 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 P5 if...
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 119kg more
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM310 and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Erde PM310 is 81kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P5 is rated 200kg heavier gross and carries 119kg more. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which is lighter, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Erde PM310. It is 81kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P5.
Which carries more, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5, by 119kg.
Can I tow the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams P5 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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