Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Nugent P3116H
The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.72m (5.5ft) longer. The Nugent P3116H is 150kg lighter empty and carries 150kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.72m (5.5ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 150kg more empty.
- Payload: the Nugent P3116H carries 150kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 2765kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | 3148mm x 1616mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Nugent P3116H. 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 1.72m (5.5ft) 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 P3116H if...
- you want one that is 150kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 150kg more
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Nugent P3116H?
The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.72m (5.5ft) longer. The Nugent P3116H is 150kg lighter empty and carries 150kg more. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H, by 150kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Nugent P3116H 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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