Head to head
Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,065kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is 685kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,065kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 685kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750 kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 200 kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 550 kg | 2615kg |
| Length | 3450 mm | - |
| Width | 1900 mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B85 Unbraked Trailer if...
- you want one that is 685kg lighter empty
The largest unbraked trailer in the Bateson range, designed to carry lightweight grass cutting machinery and UTVs. Suits grounds maintenance and landscaping crews towing behind a car or pickup, with a plywood floor and a mesh ramp door.
Full B85 Unbraked Trailer specifications →Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 2,065kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,065kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is 685kg lighter empty. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is a unbraked 8 ft x 5 ft flatbed trailer with ramp door and mesh extension sides; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer. It is 685kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 2,065kg.
Can I tow the Bateson B85 Unbraked 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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