Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 808kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 2,193kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 808kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,193kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 77kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 422kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Internal length | - | 145cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Maypole MP6815. 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 3,001kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,193kg 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 MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 808kg lighter empty
A mid-sized general purpose trailer for buyers who want more bed length than the MP6812 while staying light enough for a small car to 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 MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 808kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 2,193kg more. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Maypole MP6815 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 808kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 2,193kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Maypole MP6815 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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