Head to head
Blue Line BL750E vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Blue Line BL750E | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 8ft2in x 4ft1in | 4.87m x 1.90m |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 885kg |
| Payload | - | 2615kg |
Sources: Blue Line BL750E, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BL750E if...
Blue Line's entry-level general purpose trailer, bought by DIY users and small tradespeople who want a light trailer any car can tow.
Listed by
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- 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 Blue Line BL750E and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Blue Line BL750E is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose trailer rated at 750kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Blue Line BL750E 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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