Model against model
Brian James Race Transporter 6 vs Ifor Williams CT166
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Brian James Race Transporter 6 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1440kg | 885kg |
| Payload | up to 2060kg | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Brian James Race Transporter 6 figures and full Ifor Williams CT166 figures.
Choose the Race Transporter 6 if...
Chosen by professional race and recovery outfits carrying wider GT or modified cars that need the extra internal width over the Race Transporter 4 and 5. The tri-axle chassis and electric tilt-bed suit frequent, heavier-duty use.
Full specifications →Choose the CT166 if...
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 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 6 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
Brian James Race Transporter 6: Chosen by professional race and recovery outfits carrying wider GT or modified cars that need the extra internal width over the Race Transporter 4 and 5. The tri-axle chassis and electric tilt-bed suit frequent, heavier-duty use. Ifor Williams CT166: 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.
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