Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 789kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,214kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 789kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,214kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | 2615kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | 885kg |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 789kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 1,214kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes 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 Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 789kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,214kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 789kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 1,214kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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