Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 166kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 166kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Payload | 2615kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 500kg 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 TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 166kg lighter empty
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 166kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 166kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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