Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Ifor Williams Eventa L
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 1,067kg lighter empty and carries 1,067kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 1,067kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,067kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Ifor Williams Eventa L | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 1952kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 1548kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Internal length | - | 5.22m |
| Internal width | - | 2.21m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Ifor Williams Eventa L. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is 1,067kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 1,067kg more
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 Eventa L if...
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 1,067kg lighter empty and carries 1,067kg more. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Ifor Williams CT166. It is 1,067kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 1,067kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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