Head to head
Ifor Williams BV84 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV84 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1400kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Single | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Size | 8ft x 4ft | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 885kg |
| Payload | - | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV84, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV84 if...
Ifor Williams BV84, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. A compact braked box van from the Ifor Williams range, bought for lockable, weatherproof carrying of tools, stock and household goods, and one of the most common used box trailers on the UK market.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 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 BV84 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV84 is a box van trailer, single axle, 8ft x 4ft; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV84 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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