Head to head
Erde PM320 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Erde PM320 is 780kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,624kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 780kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,624kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM320 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 236kg | 1860kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Erde PM320, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 780kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,624kg more
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde PM320 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Erde PM320 is 780kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,624kg more. The Erde PM320 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde PM320 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Erde PM320. It is 780kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Erde PM320 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,624kg.
Can I tow the Erde PM320 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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