Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Tickners ECO745
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,140kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 610kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,140kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 610kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Tickners ECO745 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 275kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 475kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2100mm |
| Internal width | - | 1175mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Tickners ECO745. 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 carries 2,140kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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 ECO745 if...
- you want one that is 610kg lighter empty
A taller, longer-bedded version of the Eco Box range for buyers needing more internal volume while staying unbraked. At 1470mm internal height it will take a stacked load standing up, which is what separates a box trailer from a flatbed with sides, while staying under the 750kg unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Tickners ECO745?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,140kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 610kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Tickners ECO745 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Tickners ECO745?
The Tickners ECO745. It is 610kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Tickners ECO745?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 2,140kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Tickners ECO745 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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