Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 35kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel weighs 35kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 920kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2615kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Horse capacity | - | 2 horses (16.2hh) |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel. 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 35kg lighter empty
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 Supreme Excel if...
A lightweight two-horse trailer from Richardson's Supreme range, chosen by owners who want to keep unladen weight down so it can be towed by a smaller car or 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 35kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel is a lightweight two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel?
The Ifor Williams CT166. It is 35kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel.
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