Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 85kg more. The Brian James T Transporter has a bed 13cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 85kg more.
- Internal bed: the Brian James T Transporter has a bed 13cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2530kg | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | 4.87m x 1.90m |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 885kg |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the T Transporter if...
- you want one that has a bed 13cm longer
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 85kg 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 T Transporter and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 85kg more. The Brian James T Transporter has a bed 13cm longer. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James T Transporter or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 85kg.
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter 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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