Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 465kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 465kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 65kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2615kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 465kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 65kg lighter empty
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 48LT and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 465kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166. It is 65kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 465kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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