Head to head
Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,150kg heavier gross and carries 1,509kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,150kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,509kg more.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.35m (7.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1350kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1106kg | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | 2515mm x 1300mm | 4.87m x 1.90m |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 885kg |
Sources: Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TL-ALK 2513/135 if...
A single-axle box trailer that also tips, giving private and trade users a lightweight option for both general loads and loose materials. It fits within a car's braked towing limit for many vehicles.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is rated 2,150kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,509kg more
- you want one that has a bed 2.35m (7.5ft) longer
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 TL-ALK 2513/135 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,150kg heavier gross and carries 1,509kg more. The Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 is a small tipping low-loader box trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 1,509kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 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.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.