Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 545kg more and is 145kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 545kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 145kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 805kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that carries 545kg more
- you want one that is 145kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 400kg 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 48LT and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 545kg more and is 145kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock 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 48LT or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177. It is 145kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 545kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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