Head to head
Erde CH751 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Erde CH751 is 754kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,990kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 754kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,990kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH751 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 131kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 625kg | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Erde CH751, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CH751 if...
- you want one that is 754kg lighter empty
The higher-capacity version of the CH451 chassis for buyers building a heavier custom body or fitting a motorcycle carrier deck.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,990kg 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 CH751 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Erde CH751 is 754kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,990kg more. The Erde CH751 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 750kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH751 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Erde CH751. It is 754kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Erde CH751 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 1,990kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH751 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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