Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,120kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,120kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.88m (9.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 495kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | 1985mm x 1220mm |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | - |
| Tyres | - | 145/70R13 |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM. 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 2,120kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 2.88m (9.5ft) longer
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 MEG7564TRM if...
A 6'6" x 4' unbraked general purpose trailer with mesh sides and a loading ramp, sized for garden waste, small plant and tip runs. A common entry-level trailer at UK trailer dealers.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,120kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM is a general purpose trailer with mesh sides and ramp.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 2,120kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM 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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