Head to head
Debon C255 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,685kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 515kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,685kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 515kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C255 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 370kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 930kg | 2615kg |
| Internal length | 230cm (255cm to front curve) | - |
| Internal width | 125cm | - |
| Internal height | 155cm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Debon C255, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C255 if...
- you want one that is 515kg lighter empty
The entry point into Debon's Roadster box van range, aimed at sole traders and market traders who want lockable, weatherproof storage behind a family car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 1,685kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes 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 Debon C255 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,685kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 515kg lighter empty. The Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Debon C255. It is 515kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 1,685kg.
Can I tow the Debon C255 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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