Head to head
Erde PM310 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The Erde PM310 is 920kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,280kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 920kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 2,280kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM310 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 240kg | 2520kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Erde PM310, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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 920kg 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 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,280kg more
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM310 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Erde PM310 is 920kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,280kg more. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde PM310 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Erde PM310. It is 920kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Erde PM310 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 2,280kg.
Can I tow the Erde PM310 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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