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Ifor Williams CT166 vs Ifor Williams LM106

The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.86m (6ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM106 is 265kg lighter empty and carries 265kg more.

Last reviewed 2 November 2026

Ifor Williams CT166
Ifor Williams CT166 - image: Shropshire Trailer Hire
Ifor Williams LM106
Ifor Williams LM106 - image: Barnwell Trailers Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams CT166Ifor Williams LM106
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Unladen weight885kg620kg
Payload2615kg2880kg
Internal bed4.87m x 1.90m3.01m x 1.98m

Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Ifor Williams LM106. 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.

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Buy or hire the LM106 if...

  • you want one that is 265kg lighter empty
  • you want one that carries 265kg more

For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Ifor Williams LM106?

The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.86m (6ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM106 is 265kg lighter empty and carries 265kg more. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams LM106?

The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 265kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams LM106?

The Ifor Williams LM106, by 265kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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