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Erde PM320 vs Ifor Williams HB510XL

The Erde PM320 is 1,230kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,974kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Erde PM320
Erde PM320 - image: erdetrailersuk.com
Ifor Williams HB510XL
Ifor Williams HB510XL - image: Universal Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Erde PM320Ifor Williams HB510XL
Gross weight300kg3500kg
Unladen weight60kg1290kg
Payload236kg2210kg
Internal bed200 x 112cm-
Internal length-4.25m
Internal width-1.74m

Sources: Erde PM320, Ifor Williams HB510XL. 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 1,230kg 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 HB510XL if...

  • you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,974kg more

For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.

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Full HB510XL specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Erde PM320 and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?

The Erde PM320 is 1,230kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,974kg more. The Erde PM320 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.

Which is lighter, the Erde PM320 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?

The Erde PM320. It is 1,230kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.

Which carries more, the Erde PM320 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?

The Ifor Williams HB510XL, by 1,974kg.

Can I tow the Erde PM320 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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