Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Nugent G2512D
The Nugent G2512D is 440kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.35m (7.5ft) longer and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 440kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.35m (7.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,060kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Nugent G2512D | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 445kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 1555kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | 2520mm x 1270mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Nugent G2512D. 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 has a bed 2.35m (7.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,060kg 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 G2512D if...
- you want one that is 440kg lighter empty
An entry-level general-purpose trailer for smallholders and light trade users who need a twin-axle chassis but not the larger bed of the G3015D.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D is 440kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.35m (7.5ft) longer and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Nugent G2512D is a a compact twin-axle general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D. It is 440kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Nugent G2512D?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 1,060kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Nugent G2512D 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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