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Equi-Trek Carriage Treka vs Ifor Williams CT166

The Ifor Williams CT166 is 965kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Equi-Trek Carriage Treka
Equi-Trek Carriage Treka - image: totallyequestrian.co.uk
Ifor Williams CT166
Ifor Williams CT166 - image: Shropshire Trailer Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Equi-Trek Carriage TrekaIfor Williams CT166
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Unladen weight1850kg885kg
Axles3-
BrakesBraked (six fully braked wheels)-
Payload-2615kg
Internal bed-4.87m x 1.90m

Sources: Equi-Trek Carriage Treka, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Carriage Treka if...

A specialist trailer built to carry a horse and its carriage together, aimed at the smaller driving/carriage-driving market rather than general riders. The triaxle chassis spreads the combined weight of horse and carriage.

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Buy or hire the CT166 if...

  • you want one that is 965kg lighter empty

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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Common questions

What is the difference between the Equi-Trek Carriage Treka and the Ifor Williams CT166?

The Ifor Williams CT166 is 965kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Carriage Treka is a triaxle trailer for transporting a horse and carriage together; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.

Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Carriage Treka or the Ifor Williams CT166?

The Ifor Williams CT166. It is 965kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Carriage Treka.

Can I tow the Equi-Trek Carriage Treka 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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