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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

Ifor Williams CT166
Ifor Williams CT166 - image: Shropshire Trailer Hire
G2512D
Nugent G2512D

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams CT166Nugent G2512D
Gross weight3500kg2000kg
Unladen weight885kg445kg
Payload2615kg1555kg
Internal bed4.87m x 1.90m2520mm 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.

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Full CT166 specifications →

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.

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Full G2512D specifications →

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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