Head to head
Bockmann Master vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,299kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,299kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Master | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1316kg | 2615kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 885kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Bockmann Master, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Master if...
The entry point into Bockmann's polyester-bodied trailer range, aimed at owners of one or two horses who want a simple, low-maintenance trailer rather than an aluminium premium model. It competes on price against other basic 2-horse trailers.
Full Master specifications →Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 1,299kg 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.
Full CT166 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Master and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,299kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Master is a polyester-bodied 2-horse trailer with tack room; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Master or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 1,299kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Master 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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