Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Lider 34392
The Lider 34392 is 595kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 595kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Lider 34392 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 290kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Internal length | - | 253cm |
| Internal width | - | 134cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Lider 34392. 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 2.2 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.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the 34392 if...
- you want one that is 595kg lighter empty
A tradesman's workhorse trailer for tip runs, building materials and DIY projects, sized so a single axle stays legal while carrying over a tonne of payload.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Lider 34392?
The Lider 34392 is 595kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Lider 34392 is a a braked single-axle general purpose trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Lider 34392?
The Lider 34392. It is 595kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Lider 34392 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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