Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Ifor Williams LM105
The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.86m (6ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM105 is 280kg lighter empty and carries 280kg more.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.86m (6ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 280kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM105 carries 280kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Ifor Williams LM105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 605kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 2895kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | 3.01m x 1.68m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Ifor Williams LM105. 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 1.86m (6ft) longer
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 LM105 if...
- you want one that is 280kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 280kg more
A workhorse flatbed for farmers, landscapers and small hauliers moving bagged materials, bales or machinery with dropsides, sized to fit most towing vehicles rated to 3500kg.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Ifor Williams LM105?
The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.86m (6ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM105 is 280kg lighter empty and carries 280kg more. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams LM105 is a a general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams LM105?
The Ifor Williams LM105. It is 280kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams LM105?
The Ifor Williams LM105, by 280kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams LM105 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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