Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,665kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 535kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,665kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 535kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2615kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that is 535kg lighter empty
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 1,665kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes 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.
Full CT166 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,665kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 535kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 535kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 1,665kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT 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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