Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 275kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 275kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Payload | 2615kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.53m |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 is rated 800kg heavier gross
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 TA5 if...
- you want one that is 275kg lighter empty
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- 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 TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 275kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 275kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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