Head to head
Bateson PT56 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT56 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Deck length | 5m (16ft) | - |
| Deck width | 2.1m (7ft) | - |
| Axles | Triple axle, auto-reversing overrun brakes | - |
| Ramp | Hinged rear ramp, 75cm high | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 885kg |
| Payload | - | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Bateson PT56, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT56 if...
A tri-axle tilt-bed trailer that lowers to ground level so plant, vehicles or awkward loads can be driven or winched straight on without ramps. Its low deck and tilt action suit hire firms moving mixed loads rather than one type of vehicle.
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 PT56 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson PT56 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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