Head to head
Erde PM310 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Erde PM310 is 825kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,375kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 825kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,375kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM310 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 240kg | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Erde PM310, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PM310 if...
- you want one that is 825kg lighter empty
A lightweight option for owners of smaller motorcycles or scooters who want the least weight to tow. The 200 x 112cm bed suits scooters, trail bikes and smaller road bikes, and the 60kg unladen weight barely registers on a tow car.
Full PM310 specifications →Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,375kg 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 PM310 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Erde PM310 is 825kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,375kg more. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Erde PM310. It is 825kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 2,375kg.
Can I tow the Erde PM310 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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