Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 709kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,294kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 709kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,294kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | 805kg |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 709kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that carries 1,294kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes 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 Big Champion E SKA and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 709kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,294kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox 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 Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 709kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 1,294kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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