Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 115kg lighter empty and carries 115kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 115kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 115kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). 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 115kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 115kg more
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 U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
The U-Tilt range is Indespension's answer to ramp-loaded plant trailers, tipping the whole bed down rather than using fold-out ramps, which suits low-clearance machinery. It is generally compared with Ifor Williams' ramped GX plant trailers by hire fleets choosing between the two loading systems.
Full U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 115kg lighter empty and carries 115kg more. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is a a twin-axle tilting flatbed trailer for plant and machinery, using twin hydraulic rams to tip the bed for low loading..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams CT166. It is 115kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 115kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") 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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