Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Tickners Standard Flatbed
The Tickners Standard Flatbed is 535kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 535kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Tickners Standard Flatbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,500kg to 3,500kg depending on variant |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 350kg to 650kg depending on variant |
| Payload | 2615kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Bed length | - | 12ft to 16ft depending on variant |
| Bed width | - | 6'1" (all variants) |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Tickners Standard Flatbed. 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 2 tonnes 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 Standard Flatbed if...
- you want one that is 535kg lighter empty
A general-purpose flatbed trailer range built in several weight ratings on the same 6'1" wide bed, so hire and sales yards can offer one design across light and heavier loads. It suits plant, vehicle and general haulage rather than any single specialist job.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Tickners Standard Flatbed is 535kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Tickners Standard Flatbed is a twin axle flatbed vehicle transporter, several size and capacity variants.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Tickners Standard Flatbed. It is 535kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Tickners Standard Flatbed 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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