Head to head
Erde PM320 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Erde PM320 is 490kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,214kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 490kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,214kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM320 | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 236kg | 1450kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2450mm |
| Internal width | - | 1280mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Erde PM320, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. 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 490kg 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.
Listed by
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,214kg more
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM320 and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Erde PM320 is 490kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,214kg more. The Erde PM320 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde PM320 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Erde PM320. It is 490kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Erde PM320 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,214kg.
Can I tow the Erde PM320 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer 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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