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Ifor Williams CT166 vs Indespension AD2800SPLED

The Indespension AD2800SPLED is 125kg lighter empty and carries 125kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams CT166
Ifor Williams CT166 - image: Shropshire Trailer Hire
Indespension AD2800SPLED
Indespension AD2800SPLED - image: Indespension

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams CT166Indespension AD2800SPLED
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Unladen weight885kg760kg
Payload2615kg2740kg
Internal bed4.87m x 1.90m-
Internal size-3.05 x 1.80
Bed height-456mm

Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Indespension AD2800SPLED. 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.

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Full CT166 specifications →

Buy or hire the AD2800SPLED if...

  • you want one that is 125kg lighter empty
  • you want one that carries 125kg more

A galvanised plant trailer with a spring assisted ramp tail for mini diggers and scissor lifts. Suits builders, plant hire depots and landscapers.

Full AD2800SPLED specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Indespension AD2800SPLED?

The Indespension AD2800SPLED is 125kg lighter empty and carries 125kg more. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Indespension AD2800SPLED is a 10 ft 1 in x 5 ft 11 in 3.5 tonne plant trailer with spring assisted ramp tail.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Indespension AD2800SPLED?

The Indespension AD2800SPLED. It is 125kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Indespension AD2800SPLED?

The Indespension AD2800SPLED, by 125kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Indespension AD2800SPLED 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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