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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 13cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 13cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | 4.87m x 1.90m |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 885kg |
| Payload | - | 2615kg |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3550 Platform Trailer if...
- you want one that has a bed 13cm longer
A large flatbed trailer for carrying machinery, building materials or vehicles, with the bed width and length expandable to suit the load. It is bought mainly by contractors and plant hire firms needing a 3.5 tonne platform.
Full 3550 Platform Trailer specifications →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.
Full CT166 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 13cm longer. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform 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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