Head to head
Debon C300 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,825kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 375kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,825kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 375kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C300 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 790kg | 2615kg |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Debon C300, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C300 if...
- you want one that is 375kg lighter empty
A slightly larger box van than the C255, popular with mobile traders who need a serving hatch or sales flap fitted to the side.
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 1,825kg 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 C300 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,825kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 375kg lighter empty. The Debon C300 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 C300 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Debon C300. It is 375kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Debon C300 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 1,825kg.
Can I tow the Debon C300 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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