Head to head
Debon Roadster Platform vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,145kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 605kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,145kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 605kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Roadster Platform | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg or 330kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 470kg or 970kg | 2615kg |
| Internal length | 3035mm | - |
| Internal width | 1785mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 605kg lighter empty
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 2,145kg more
- 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 Roadster Platform and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,145kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 605kg lighter empty. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 605kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 2,145kg.
Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform 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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