Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 755kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 45kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 755kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 45kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 1860kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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 carries 755kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 45kg lighter empty
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 755kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 45kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 45kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 755kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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