Head to head
Erde PM310 vs Tickners GB855
The Erde PM310 is 390kg lighter empty. The Tickners GB855 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,110kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 390kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 1,110kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM310 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 240kg | 1350kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde PM310, Tickners GB855. 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 390kg 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 GB855 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,110kg more
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM310 and the Tickners GB855?
The Erde PM310 is 390kg lighter empty. The Tickners GB855 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,110kg more. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Erde PM310 or the Tickners GB855?
The Erde PM310. It is 390kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Which carries more, the Erde PM310 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 1,110kg.
Can I tow the Erde PM310 or the Tickners GB855 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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