Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 95kg lighter empty and carries 95kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 95kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 95kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 2520kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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 95kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 95kg 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 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 95kg lighter empty and carries 95kg more. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams CT166. It is 95kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 95kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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