Head to head
Ifor Williams BV105 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 650kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV105 is 150kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 650kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 150kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV105 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 1965kg | 2615kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.47m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV105, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is 150kg lighter empty
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 650kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
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 Ifor Williams BV105 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 650kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV105 is 150kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams BV105. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 650kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV105 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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