Head to head
Brian James T6 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Brian James T6 is a car transporter trailer. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T6 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Size | 2.22m x 5.5m loading area | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 885kg |
| Payload | - | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Brian James T6, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the T6 if...
Brian James T6, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Car transporters in this class are hired and bought by track-day drivers, classic car owners and recovery firms who need to move a vehicle without driving it.
Listed by
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire 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.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James T6 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Brian James T6 is a car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James T6 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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