Head to head
Erde PM320 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Erde PM320 is 825kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,379kg 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 2,379kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM320 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 236kg | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 112cm | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Erde PM320, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PM320 if...
- you want one that is 825kg lighter empty
Near-identical to the PM310, rated for slightly heavier motorcycles up to 236kg. The two are the same trailer to look at, so the number to check before buying is the wet weight of the bike you intend to carry.
Listed by
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,379kg 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 PM320 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Erde PM320 is 825kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,379kg more. The Erde PM320 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 PM320 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Erde PM320. It is 825kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Erde PM320 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 2,379kg.
Can I tow the Erde PM320 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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