Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 2,205kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 545kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 2,205kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 545kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 805kg |
| Payload | 490kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is 545kg lighter empty
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that carries 2,205kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
The CT177 is built to be wide enough for most light commercial vehicles while remaining narrow enough for smaller cars, making it a common choice for vehicle recovery firms and the motor trade. Its long bed and 3500kg GVW keep it within standard car-licence towing limits for a single vehicle plus ramps.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 2,205kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 545kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 545kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 2,205kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams CT177 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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