Head to head
Erde PM310 vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Erde PM310 is 745kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,455kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 745kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 2,455kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM310 | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 805kg |
| Payload | 240kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Erde PM310, Ifor Williams CT177. 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 745kg 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.
Listed by
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,455kg 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 PM310 and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Erde PM310 is 745kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,455kg more. The Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; 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 PM310 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Erde PM310. It is 745kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 2,455kg.
Can I tow the Erde PM310 or the Ifor Williams CT177 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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