Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.63m (5.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.63m (5.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 481kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 4.87m x 1.90m |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 885kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
A wider-bedded version of the HL-AL platform trailer, giving trade and construction users more deck area for the same 2.7 tonne gross weight. It is chosen when the standard HL-AL 3016 bed is too narrow for the load.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.63m (5.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 481kg 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 Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.63m (5.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 481kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 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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