Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.57m (8.5ft) longer and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is 435kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.57m (8.5ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 435kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 432kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 885kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | 4.87m x 1.90m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
- you want one that is 435kg lighter empty
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.57m (8.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 432kg 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 Brian James Eco Plant and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.57m (8.5ft) longer and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is 435kg lighter empty. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 435kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 432kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant 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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