Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.87m (6ft) longer and carries 786kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.87m (6ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 786kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | 4.87m x 1.90m |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 885kg |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Box Van 600 if...
Bought by tradespeople and small delivery operators who need goods kept dry and out of sight rather than carried on an open flatbed. Its 2700kg rating keeps it inside the range towable by many car-derived vans.
Full Box Van 600 specifications →Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.87m (6ft) longer
- you want one that carries 786kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 Brian James Box Van 600 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.87m (6ft) longer and carries 786kg more. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 786kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 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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