Head to head
Bockmann Traveller G3 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 785kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 785kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Traveller G3 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1830kg | 2615kg |
| Internal length | 4580mm | - |
| Internal width | 2000mm | - |
| Internal height | 2400mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 885kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Bockmann Traveller G3, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Traveller G3 if...
The 3.5 tonne version of the Traveller for large horses, giving extra length over the G2 for owners transporting bigger animals or wanting a spare stall. It is aimed at yards with a mix of large horse types.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 785kg 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 Traveller G3 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 785kg more. The Bockmann Traveller G3 is a larger 3.5t Traveller trailer for large horses; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Traveller G3 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 785kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Traveller G3 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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