Head to head
Brian James Connect Compact vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 885kg |
| Payload | - | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Connect Compact if...
Brian James Connect Compact, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Flatbeds suit long or awkward loads that need strapping from any side - pallets, timber, machinery and vehicles.
Full Connect Compact specifications →Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- 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 Connect Compact and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact 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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