Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136HD vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 285kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 weighs 285kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136HD | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 795kg |
| Internal length | 4.0m | - |
| Internal width | 1.84m | - |
| Payload | - | 2705kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136HD, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 285kg 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 LM166 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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 CT136HD and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 285kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM166 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 LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136HD or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 285kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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