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Erde PM320 vs Ifor Williams LM126

The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde PM320 is 615kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Erde PM320
Erde PM320 - image: erdetrailersuk.com
Ifor Williams LM126
Ifor Williams LM126 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Erde PM320Ifor Williams LM126
Gross weight300kg3,500kg
Unladen weight60kg675kg
Payload236kg-
Internal bed200 x 112cm-
Deck-3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in)
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Erde PM320, Ifor Williams LM126. 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 615kg 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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Buy or hire the LM126 if...

  • you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross

A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Erde PM320 and the Ifor Williams LM126?

The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde PM320 is 615kg lighter empty. The Erde PM320 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.

Which is lighter, the Erde PM320 or the Ifor Williams LM126?

The Erde PM320. It is 615kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.

Can I tow the Erde PM320 or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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