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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

Roadster Platform
Debon Roadster Platform
Ifor Williams CT166
Ifor Williams CT166 - image: Shropshire Trailer Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Debon Roadster PlatformIfor Williams CT166
Gross weight750kg or 1300kg (two configurations)3500kg
Unladen weight280kg or 330kg885kg
Payload470kg or 970kg2615kg
Internal length3035mm-
Internal width1785mm-
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.

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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.

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Full CT166 specifications →

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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