Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 80kg lighter empty and carries 80kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 80kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 80kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 805kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
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
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that is 80kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 80kg more
The CT177 is built to be wide enough for most light commercial vehicles while remaining narrow enough for smaller cars, making it a common choice for vehicle recovery firms and the motor trade. Its long bed and 3500kg GVW keep it within standard car-licence towing limits for a single vehicle plus ramps.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 80kg lighter empty and carries 80kg more. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 80kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams CT177 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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