Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.43m (8ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM85 is 360kg lighter empty and carries 360kg more.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.43m (8ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 360kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 360kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 2.43m (8ft) 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that is 360kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 360kg more
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.43m (8ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM85 is 360kg lighter empty and carries 360kg more. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 360kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 360kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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