Head to head
Graham Edwards VT3517TB vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 110kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards VT3517TB weighs 110kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards VT3517TB | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 995kg | 885kg |
| Bed length | 17' | - |
| Bed width | 7' | - |
| Axles | Tri | - |
| Payload | - | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Graham Edwards VT3517TB, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the VT3517TB if...
A tri axle car transporter for recovery firms, dealers and hire fleets moving cars and light vehicles. Winch, wheel chocks and ramps are listed as options.
Full VT3517TB specifications →Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is 110kg 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.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards VT3517TB and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 110kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards VT3517TB is a 17 ft x 7 ft tri axle 3.5 tonne car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards VT3517TB or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166. It is 110kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards VT3517TB.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards VT3517TB 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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