Head to head
Humbaur Steely vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,985kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,985kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur Steely | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 630kg | 2615kg |
| Inner length | 2050mm | - |
| Inner width | 1095mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 885kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Humbaur Steely, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,985kg more
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 Humbaur Steely and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,985kg more. The Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use.; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which carries more, the Humbaur Steely or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 1,985kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur Steely 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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