Head to head
Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 770kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 770kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2730kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
| Unladen weight | - | 805kg |
| Payload | - | approx. 2695kg |
Sources: Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BT-ST 3016/35 AS if...
Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that is rated 770kg 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 Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 770kg heavier gross. The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is a plant 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..
Can I tow the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS 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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