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Ifor Williams CT166 vs Ifor Williams P7e

The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,058kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P7e is 692kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams CT166
Ifor Williams CT166 - image: Shropshire Trailer Hire
Ifor Williams P7e
Ifor Williams P7e - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams CT166Ifor Williams P7e
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Unladen weight885kg193kg
Payload2615kg557kg
Internal bed4.87m x 1.90m2.21m x 1.21m
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Ifor Williams P7e. 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 carries 2,058kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
  • you want one that has a bed 2.66m (8.5ft) 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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Full CT166 specifications →

Buy or hire the P7e if...

  • you want one that is 692kg lighter empty

For buyers who find the P6e's bed a little short for longer items like ladders or fencing panels, on the same unbraked 750kg chassis.

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Full P7e specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Ifor Williams P7e?

The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,058kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P7e is 692kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams P7e is a a slightly longer unbraked general-purpose trailer.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams P7e?

The Ifor Williams P7e. It is 692kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams P7e?

The Ifor Williams CT166, by 2,058kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams P7e 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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