Head to head
Debon C900 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 215kg lighter empty and carries 215kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C900 weighs 215kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 215kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C900 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1100kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 2400kg | 2615kg |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Debon C900, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C900 if...
The longest box van in the Roadster line, for businesses that need maximum internal length within the 3500kg unbraked-towing-vehicle-friendly class.
Full C900 specifications →Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is 215kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 215kg 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.
Full CT166 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C900 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 215kg lighter empty and carries 215kg more. The Debon C900 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight, longer than the C800.; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon C900 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166. It is 215kg lighter empty than the Debon C900.
Which carries more, the Debon C900 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 215kg.
Can I tow the Debon C900 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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