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Ifor Williams CT166 vs Ifor Williams GH1054BT

The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 53kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams CT166
Ifor Williams CT166 - image: Shropshire Trailer Hire
Ifor Williams GH1054BT
Ifor Williams GH1054BT - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams CT166Ifor Williams GH1054BT
Payload2615kg2562kg (trailer fitted with adjustable shoes, side guides, blade stop and excavator arm holder)
Gross weight3500kg-
Unladen weight885kg-
Internal bed4.87m x 1.90m-
Internal length-3.04m (9' 11")
Internal width-1.62m (5' 4")
Gross vehicle weight-3500kg (3.5 Ton)

Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Ifor Williams GH1054BT. 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 carries 53kg 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.

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Buy or hire the GH1054BT if...

Ifor Williams GH1054BT, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.

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Full GH1054BT specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?

The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 53kg more. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054BT is a plant trailer.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?

The Ifor Williams CT166, by 53kg.

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