Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Lider 38950
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 38950 is 255kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 255kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Lider 38950 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 630kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 155cm |
| Internal height | - | 177cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Lider 38950. 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 1.5 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 38950 if...
- you want one that is 255kg lighter empty
A weatherproof enclosed trailer for market traders, couriers and event businesses who need to lock stock or equipment away overnight, with enough internal height to walk in upright.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Lider 38950?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 38950 is 255kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Lider 38950 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2000kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Lider 38950?
The Lider 38950. It is 255kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Lider 38950 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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