Head to head
Erde PM320 vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Erde PM320 is 920kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,284kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 920kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,284kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM320 | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 236kg | 2520kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.60m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Erde PM320, Ifor Williams BV126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PM320 if...
- you want one that is 920kg lighter empty
Near-identical to the PM310, rated for slightly heavier motorcycles up to 236kg. The two are the same trailer to look at, so the number to check before buying is the wet weight of the bike you intend to carry.
Listed by
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,284kg more
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM320 and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Erde PM320 is 920kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,284kg more. The Erde PM320 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde PM320 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Erde PM320. It is 920kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Erde PM320 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 2,284kg.
Can I tow the Erde PM320 or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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