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Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P vs Ifor Williams CT166

The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.31m (7.5ft) longer and is rated 500kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

DK-AL 2516/30 P
Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P
Ifor Williams CT166
Ifor Williams CT166 - image: Shropshire Trailer Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 PIfor Williams CT166
Gross weight3000kg3500kg
Payload2325kg2615kg
Internal bed2560mm x 1650mm4.87m x 1.90m
Axles2-
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Unladen weight-885kg

Sources: Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the DK-AL 2516/30 P if...

A three-way tipping trailer with an electro-hydraulic ram, aimed at farmers, groundworkers and landscapers moving loose materials like muck, aggregate or spoil. The three-way tip lets it discharge to either side or the rear.

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Buy or hire the CT166 if...

  • you want one that has a bed 2.31m (7.5ft) longer
  • you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 290kg 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P and the Ifor Williams CT166?

The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.31m (7.5ft) longer and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is a three-way hydraulic tipper trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.

Which carries more, the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P or the Ifor Williams CT166?

The Ifor Williams CT166, by 290kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P 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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