Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 120kg lighter empty and carries 120kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 120kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 120kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | 2615kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Internal length | - | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Ifor Williams GX126. 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 GX126 if...
- you want one that is 120kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 120kg more
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 120kg lighter empty and carries 120kg more. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126. It is 120kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 120kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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