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Erde PM320 vs Ifor Williams P5

The Erde PM320 is 81kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P5 is rated 200kg heavier gross and carries 123kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Erde PM320
Erde PM320 - image: erdetrailersuk.com
P5
Ifor Williams P5

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Erde PM320Ifor Williams P5
Gross weight300kg500kg
Unladen weight60kg141kg
Payload236kg359kg
Internal bed200 x 112cm1.53m x 1.02m
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Erde PM320, Ifor Williams P5. 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 81kg 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 P5 if...

  • you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 123kg more

A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.

Full P5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Erde PM320 and the Ifor Williams P5?

The Erde PM320 is 81kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P5 is rated 200kg heavier gross and carries 123kg more. The Erde PM320 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.

Which is lighter, the Erde PM320 or the Ifor Williams P5?

The Erde PM320. It is 81kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P5.

Which carries more, the Erde PM320 or the Ifor Williams P5?

The Ifor Williams P5, by 123kg.

Can I tow the Erde PM320 or the Ifor Williams P5 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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