Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136 vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 395kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 weighs 395kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136 | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle | 795kg |
| Bed | 4.00m x 1.84m | - |
| Payload | - | 2705kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136, Ifor Williams LM166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is 395kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Buy or hire the LM166 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT136 and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 395kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 395kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136 or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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