Head to head
Graham Edwards FB3512 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Graham Edwards FB3512 is 185kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 185kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards FB3512 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 700KG | 885kg |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 6'6" | - |
| Axles | TANDEM | - |
| Payload | - | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Graham Edwards FB3512, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the FB3512 if...
- you want one that is 185kg lighter empty
A general purpose galvanized flatbed for contractors, landscapers and farms moving pallets, materials and machinery. Beavertail, tiltbed and side options are listed by the maker.
Full FB3512 specifications →Buy or hire the CT166 if...
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 Graham Edwards FB3512 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Graham Edwards FB3512 is 185kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards FB3512 is a 12 ft x 6 ft 6 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne flatbed trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards FB3512 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Graham Edwards FB3512. It is 185kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards FB3512 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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