Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Ifor Williams LM167
The Ifor Williams LM167 is 40kg lighter empty and carries 40kg more. The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 10cm longer.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 40kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 10cm longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM167 carries 40kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Ifor Williams LM167 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 845kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 2655kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | 4.77m x 2.25m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Ifor Williams LM167. 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 LM167 if...
- you want one that is 40kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 40kg more
For operators carrying wide loads such as pallets in double rows or plant machinery, taking the LM166's length and adding the range's 2.25m wide-bed option.
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 LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167 is 40kg lighter empty and carries 40kg 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 LM167 is a a long, wide flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167. It is 40kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167, by 40kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams LM167 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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