Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Ifor Williams P8e
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,083kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 667kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,083kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 667kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.36m (7.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Ifor Williams P8e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 218kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 532kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | 2.51m x 1.45m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Ifor Williams P8e. 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 2,083kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 2.36m (7.5ft) 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.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the P8e if...
- you want one that is 667kg lighter empty
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,083kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 667kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 667kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 2,083kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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