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Erde PM310 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer

The Erde PM310 is 220kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 450kg heavier gross and carries 230kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Erde PM310
Erde PM310 - image: erdetrailersuk.com
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer - image: Clarkes of Cavan

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Erde PM310M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
Gross weight300kg750kg
Unladen weight60kg280kg
Payload240kg470kg
Internal bed200 x 112cm-
Internal length-2440mm
Internal width-1220mm
Axles-Single
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Erde PM310, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 220kg 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.

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Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...

  • you want one that is rated 450kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 230kg more

A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.

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Full 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Erde PM310 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The Erde PM310 is 220kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 450kg heavier gross and carries 230kg more. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.

Which is lighter, the Erde PM310 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The Erde PM310. It is 220kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer.

Which carries more, the Erde PM310 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, by 230kg.

Can I tow the Erde PM310 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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