Head to head
Erde PM320 vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Erde PM320 is 745kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,459kg 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 2,459kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde PM320 | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 60kg | 805kg |
| Payload | 236kg | 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 PM320, Ifor Williams CT177. 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 745kg 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 CT177 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,459kg 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 PM320 and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Erde PM320 is 745kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,459kg more. The Erde PM320 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 PM320 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Erde PM320. It is 745kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Erde PM320 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 2,459kg.
Can I tow the Erde PM320 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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