Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Ifor Williams TT3017
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is 15kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 15kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Ifor Williams TT3017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 870-880kg depending on tyre specification |
| Payload | 2615kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Internal body | - | 3.01m x 1.62m (9ft 9in x 5ft 6in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Ifor Williams TT3017. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
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 TT3017 if...
- you want one that is 15kg lighter empty
A mid-size powered tipper used by groundworkers, agricultural contractors and self-builders moving muck, aggregate and spoil. The electric tipping ram is what you are paying for over a hand-winch tipper, and on a trailer used weekly it earns that back quickly.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Ifor Williams TT3017?
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is 15kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams TT3017 is a tipping trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams TT3017?
The Ifor Williams TT3017. It is 15kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Ifor Williams TT3017 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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