Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 822kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,278kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 822kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,278kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 337kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Maypole MP6812. 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 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,278kg 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 MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 822kg lighter empty
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 822kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,278kg more. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 822kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 2,278kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Maypole MP6812 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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