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Ifor Williams CT166 vs Lider 32650

The Lider 32650 is 285kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams CT166
Ifor Williams CT166 - image: Shropshire Trailer Hire
32650
Lider 32650

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams CT166Lider 32650
Gross weight3500kg2500kg
Unladen weight885kg600kg
Internal bed4.87m x 1.90m406 x 215cm
Payload2615kg-
Axles-2
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Lider 32650. 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 1 tonnes 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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Buy or hire the 32650 if...

  • you want one that is 285kg lighter empty

Suits tradespeople and plant hirers who need to carry a mini digger, mower or pallet loads on a flat deck; the twin braked axles and 1900kg payload give more headroom than a single-axle flatbed.

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Full 32650 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Lider 32650?

The Lider 32650 is 285kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Lider 32650 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Lider 32650?

The Lider 32650. It is 285kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Lider 32650 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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