Head to head
Ifor Williams BV64e vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,315kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 685kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,315kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 685kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV64e | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 200kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 300kg | 2615kg |
| Internal length | 1.85m | - |
| Internal width | 1.15m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV64e, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV64e if...
- you want one that is 685kg lighter empty
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 2,315kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes 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 BV64e and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,315kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 685kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 685kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 2,315kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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