Head to head
Brian James Tipper 2 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.17m (7ft) longer and carries 780kg more. The Brian James Tipper 2 is 100kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.17m (7ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 780kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 100kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper 2 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg to 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 785kg to 1200kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 1835kg to 2500kg | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide | 4.87m x 1.90m |
| Axles | 2 or 3 (model dependent) | - |
Sources: Brian James Tipper 2, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper 2 if...
- you want one that is 100kg lighter empty
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.17m (7ft) longer
- you want one that carries 780kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
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 Tipper 2 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.17m (7ft) longer and carries 780kg more. The Brian James Tipper 2 is 100kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Brian James Tipper 2. It is 100kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 780kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 2 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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