Head to head
Erde 102 vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Erde 102 is 740kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,460kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 weighs 740kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 2,460kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 795kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 2705kg |
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | - |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Erde 102, Ifor Williams LM166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 102 if...
- you want one that is 740kg lighter empty
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Full 102 specifications →Buy or hire the LM166 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,460kg more
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Erde 102 is 740kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,460kg more. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Erde 102. It is 740kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 2,460kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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