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Ifor Williams CT166 vs Ifor Williams CTX208

The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer. The Ifor Williams CTX208 is a car transporter trailer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams CT166
Ifor Williams CT166 - image: Shropshire Trailer Hire
CTX208
Ifor Williams CTX208

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams CT166Ifor Williams CTX208
Payload2615kgup to 2510kg
Gross weight3500kg-
Unladen weight885kg-
Internal bed4.87m x 1.90m-
Bed height-53cm
Loading angle-as low as 5 degrees
Loading ramps-1.8m standard, 2.4m optional

Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Ifor Williams CTX208. 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.

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Buy or hire the CTX208 if...

Ifor Williams's low-loading car transporter, built with a shallow ramp angle so low-slung cars can be driven on and off without grounding. A common sight at trailer hire yards serving track-day drivers and car dealers.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Ifor Williams CTX208?

The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams CTX208 is a car transporter trailer.

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