Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Erde 143 is 787kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,113kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 787kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,113kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 2615kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 143 if...
- you want one that is 787kg lighter empty
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Full 143 specifications →Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,113kg more
Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.
Full CT166 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Erde 143 is 787kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,113kg more. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Erde 143. It is 787kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 2,113kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams CT166 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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