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Erde PM320 vs Ifor Williams GH126

The Erde PM320 is 705kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,499kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Erde PM320
Erde PM320 - image: erdetrailersuk.com
Ifor Williams GH126
Ifor Williams GH126 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Erde PM320Ifor Williams GH126
Gross weight300kg3500kg
Unladen weight60kg765kg
Payload236kg2735kg
Internal bed200 x 112cm3.66m x 1.84m

Sources: Erde PM320, Ifor Williams GH126. 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 705kg 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.

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Full PM320 specifications →

Buy or hire the GH126 if...

  • you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 2,499kg more

Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.

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Full GH126 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Erde PM320 and the Ifor Williams GH126?

The Erde PM320 is 705kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,499kg more. The Erde PM320 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.

Which is lighter, the Erde PM320 or the Ifor Williams GH126?

The Erde PM320. It is 705kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH126.

Which carries more, the Erde PM320 or the Ifor Williams GH126?

The Ifor Williams GH126, by 2,499kg.

Can I tow the Erde PM320 or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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