Head to head
Erde 153 vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Erde 153 is 681kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 2,169kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 681kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 2,169kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 153 | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 124kg | 805kg |
| Payload | 526kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Internal length | 144cm | - |
| Internal width | 98cm | - |
| Internal height | 40cm | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
| Gross weight | - | 3500kg |
Sources: Erde 153, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 153 if...
- you want one that is 681kg lighter empty
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that carries 2,169kg more
The CT177 is built to be wide enough for most light commercial vehicles while remaining narrow enough for smaller cars, making it a common choice for vehicle recovery firms and the motor trade. Its long bed and 3500kg GVW keep it within standard car-licence towing limits for a single vehicle plus ramps.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 153 and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Erde 153 is 681kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 2,169kg more. The Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer.; the Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
Which is lighter, the Erde 153 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Erde 153. It is 681kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Erde 153 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 2,169kg.
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