Head to head
Brian James General Plant vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.27m (4ft) longer and carries 22kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.27m (4ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 22kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James General Plant | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2593kg | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | 4.87m x 1.90m |
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 885kg |
Sources: Brian James General Plant, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the General Plant if...
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.27m (4ft) longer
- you want one that carries 22kg 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 General Plant and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.27m (4ft) longer and carries 22kg more. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James General Plant or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 22kg.
Can I tow the Brian James General 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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