Head to head
Erde PM310 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde PM310 is 400kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 38398 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Lider 38398 weighs 400kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM310 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 460kg |
| Payload | 240kg | - |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde PM310, Lider 38398. 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 400kg 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.
Full PM310 specifications →Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.
Full 38398 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM310 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde PM310 is 400kg lighter empty. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Erde PM310 or the Lider 38398?
The Erde PM310. It is 400kg lighter empty than the Lider 38398.
Can I tow the Erde PM310 or the Lider 38398 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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