Head to head
Humbaur HTK vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.63m (5.5ft) longer and carries 155kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.63m (5.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 155kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur HTK | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2550kg | 2705kg |
| Internal bed | 3.14m x 1.75m | 4.77m x 1.98m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 795kg |
Sources: Humbaur HTK, Ifor Williams LM166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HTK if...
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the LM166 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.63m (5.5ft) longer
- you want one that carries 155kg more
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Humbaur HTK and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.63m (5.5ft) longer and carries 155kg more. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which carries more, the Humbaur HTK or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 155kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur HTK or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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