Head to head
Debon C500 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Debon C500 is 285kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 615kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 285kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 615kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 2000kg | 2615kg |
| Internal length | 320cm | - |
| Internal width | 167cm | - |
| Internal height | 200cm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Debon C500, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C500 if...
- you want one that is 285kg lighter empty
A twin-axle step up for businesses that have outgrown the single-axle C-series, with enough height to walk inside and enough payload for bulk stock.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 615kg 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 Debon C500 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Debon C500 is 285kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 615kg more. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Debon C500. It is 285kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 615kg.
Can I tow the Debon C500 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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