Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136HD vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 375kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 375kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136HD | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 885kg |
| Internal length | 4.0m | - |
| Internal width | 1.84m | - |
| Payload | - | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136HD, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 375kg lighter empty
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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 CT136HD and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 375kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle.; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136HD or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 375kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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