Head to head
Equi-Trek Apollo vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Apollo is 40kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 40kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Apollo | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg / 2600kg (depending on spec) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 845kg | 885kg |
| Payload | - | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Equi-Trek Apollo, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Apollo if...
- you want one that is 40kg lighter empty
Equi-Trek's smallest motorised horsebox, built to be driveable on a standard car licence in its lighter configuration. It suits owners moving up from a trailer who want a small horsebox without a 7.5 tonne licence requirement.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes 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 Equi-Trek Apollo and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Apollo is 40kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Apollo is a compact 2-horse motorised horsebox; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Apollo or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Equi-Trek Apollo. It is 40kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Apollo 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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