Head to head
Debon Moto Compact vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Debon Moto Compact is 705kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 705kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Moto Compact | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 180kg (approx) | 885kg |
| Payload | - | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Debon Moto Compact, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Moto Compact if...
- you want one that is 705kg lighter empty
Designed for owners with limited garage or driveway space, since carrying the bike across the trailer rather than lengthways shortens the overall footprint.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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 Moto Compact and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Debon Moto Compact is 705kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Debon Moto Compact is a an unbraked trailer for carrying one motorcycle positioned transversely.; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon Moto Compact or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Debon Moto Compact. It is 705kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Can I tow the Debon Moto Compact 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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