Head to head
Bateson Eurostock 326C vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 565kg more and is 165kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 565kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Eurostock 326C weighs 165kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Eurostock 326C | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1050kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 2050kg | 2615kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked, 250mm brakes | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Bateson Eurostock 326C, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eurostock 326C if...
A 12-foot livestock trailer with a cattle division fitted as standard, aimed at farmers moving cattle or mixed stock in manageable batches. Twin large-section wheels and tyres are shared with Bateson's other Eurostock models for easier parts support.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 565kg more
- you want one that is 165kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 400kg 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 Eurostock 326C and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 565kg more and is 165kg lighter empty. The Bateson Eurostock 326C is a twin-axle livestock trailer with cattle division; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Eurostock 326C or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166. It is 165kg lighter empty than the Bateson Eurostock 326C.
Which carries more, the Bateson Eurostock 326C or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 565kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Eurostock 326C 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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