Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,125kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 625kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,125kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 625kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 2615kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is 625kg lighter empty
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 2,125kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
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 Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,125kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 625kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 625kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 2,125kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer 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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