Head to head
Erde PM310 vs Ifor Williams P8e
The Erde PM310 is 158kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P8e is rated 450kg heavier gross and carries 292kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams P8e weighs 158kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams P8e is rated 450kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P8e carries 292kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM310 | Ifor Williams P8e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 218kg |
| Payload | 240kg | 532kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | 2.51m x 1.45m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Erde PM310, Ifor Williams P8e. 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 158kg 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 P8e if...
- you want one that is rated 450kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 292kg more
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM310 and the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Erde PM310 is 158kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P8e is rated 450kg heavier gross and carries 292kg more. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.
Which is lighter, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Erde PM310. It is 158kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P8e.
Which carries more, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e, by 292kg.
Can I tow the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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