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Erde PM320 vs Ifor Williams P8e

The Erde PM320 is 158kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P8e is rated 450kg heavier gross and carries 296kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Erde PM320
Erde PM320 - image: erdetrailersuk.com
Ifor Williams P8e
Ifor Williams P8e - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Erde PM320Ifor Williams P8e
Gross weight300kg750kg
Unladen weight60kg218kg
Payload236kg532kg
Internal bed200 x 112cm2.51m x 1.45m
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Erde PM320, Ifor Williams P8e. 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 158kg 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 P8e if...

  • you want one that is rated 450kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 296kg more

For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.

Full P8e specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Erde PM320 and the Ifor Williams P8e?

The Erde PM320 is 158kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P8e is rated 450kg heavier gross and carries 296kg more. The Erde PM320 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.

Which is lighter, the Erde PM320 or the Ifor Williams P8e?

The Erde PM320. It is 158kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P8e.

Which carries more, the Erde PM320 or the Ifor Williams P8e?

The Ifor Williams P8e, by 296kg.

Can I tow the Erde PM320 or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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