Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Nugent P2813S
The Nugent P2813S is 305kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 305kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Nugent P2813S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 580kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Bed | - | 2.792m x 1.348m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Nugent P2813S. 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 800kg heavier gross
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 P2813S if...
- you want one that is 305kg lighter empty
A compact, low-loading plant trailer sized around a mini excavator. The bed is deliberately short, which is the point: it suits a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine and keeps the whole outfit towable rather than chasing capacity it does not need.
Full P2813S specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S is 305kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Nugent P2813S is a plant trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S. It is 305kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Nugent P2813S 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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