Head to head
Erde PM310 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Erde PM310 is 540kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,860kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 540kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,860kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM310 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 240kg | 2100kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Erde PM310, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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 540kg 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,860kg more
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM310 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Erde PM310 is 540kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,860kg more. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde PM310 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Erde PM310. It is 540kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Erde PM310 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,860kg.
Can I tow the Erde PM310 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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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