Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Bateson 26MD is 385kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 515kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 385kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 515kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2615kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
- you want one that is 385kg lighter empty
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 515kg 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 Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Bateson 26MD is 385kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 515kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 385kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 515kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD 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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