Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Erde CH451 is 776kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,121kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 776kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,121kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 494kg | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CH451 if...
- you want one that is 776kg lighter empty
A bare chassis bought by buyers who want to fit their own box, cage or platform body rather than take a standard Erde trailer.
Listed by
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,121kg 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.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Erde CH451 is 776kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,121kg more. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Erde CH451. It is 776kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 2,121kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 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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