Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Bateson 35-16 carries 55kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35-16 carries 55kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2670kg | 2615kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 885kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
- you want one that carries 55kg more
A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
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 35-16 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Bateson 35-16 carries 55kg more. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Bateson 35-16, by 55kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 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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