Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.84m (6ft) longer. The Bateson 35MD is 160kg lighter empty and carries 160kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.84m (6ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 160kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 160kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that is 160kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 160kg more
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.84m (6ft) 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 1.84m (6ft) longer. The Bateson 35MD is 160kg lighter empty and carries 160kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 160kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Bateson 35MD, by 160kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams CT166 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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