Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Ifor Williams GH94
The Ifor Williams GH94 is 385kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.08m (7ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 385kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.08m (7ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 415kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Ifor Williams GH94 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 500kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 2200kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Ifor Williams GH94. 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 has a bed 2.08m (7ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 415kg 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 GH94 if...
- you want one that is 385kg lighter empty
The entry point of Ifor Williams' plant range, bought by landscapers and groundworkers who need to move a single mini digger or similar and want to keep unladen weight low so more of the 2700kg gross is usable payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94 is 385kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.08m (7ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GH94 is a a compact plant trailer for mini diggers and skid-steers.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94. It is 385kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 415kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams GH94 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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