Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 95kg lighter empty and carries 95kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 95kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 95kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 2615kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is 95kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 95kg 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 Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 95kg lighter empty and carries 95kg more. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166. It is 95kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 95kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 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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