Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 50kg lighter empty and carries 50kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 50kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 50kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2615kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 50kg more
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 PT66 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 50kg lighter empty and carries 50kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 50kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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