Head to head
Bockmann AH 4320/30 vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 572kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 572kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann AH 4320/30 | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2,123kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Interior length | 4,300mm | - |
| Interior width | 2,080mm | - |
| Loading angle | 10 degrees (hydraulic tilt bed) | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
| Unladen weight | - | 805kg |
Sources: Bockmann AH 4320/30, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the AH 4320/30 if...
A low-angle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter for loading standard cars without ramps. It suits vehicle traders, recovery firms and enthusiasts moving one car at a time behind a family-sized tow car.
Listed by
- Manningtree Hire & Self Storage - Manningtree, Lawford
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that carries 572kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg 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
- Whitehall Trailers Ltd - Southam
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Shropshire Trailer Hire - Shrewsbury, Bicton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann AH 4320/30 and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 572kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bockmann AH 4320/30 is a twin-axle car transporter 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 carries more, the Bockmann AH 4320/30 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 572kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann AH 4320/30 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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