Head to head
Bockmann Portax K vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,350kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,350kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax K | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1265kg | 2615kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | - |
| Internal width | 1750mm | - |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 885kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax K if...
A mid-range Portax with a front unloading ramp, bought by owners who value being able to lead a horse out the front rather than reversing it out. It sits below the Big Portax models in size and price.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 1,350kg 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 Portax K and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,350kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax K or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 1,350kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K 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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