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Ifor Williams CT166 vs Lider 29420

The Lider 29420 is 745kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams CT166
Ifor Williams CT166 - image: Shropshire Trailer Hire
Lider 29420
Lider 29420 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams CT166Lider 29420
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Unladen weight885kg140kg
Payload2615kg-
Internal bed4.87m x 1.90m-
Internal length-178cm
Internal width-167cm
Axles-1
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Lider 29420. 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 2,750kg 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.

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Full CT166 specifications →

Buy or hire the 29420 if...

  • you want one that is 745kg lighter empty

Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.

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Full 29420 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420 is 745kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420. It is 745kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Lider 29420 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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