Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 is 90kg lighter empty and carries 90kg more. The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 10cm longer.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 90kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 90kg more.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 10cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 795kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 2705kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 10cm 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 LM166 if...
- you want one that is 90kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 90kg more
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 is 90kg lighter empty and carries 90kg more. The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 10cm longer. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166. It is 90kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 90kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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