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Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Ifor Williams CT177

The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 432kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
Ifor Williams CT177
Ifor Williams CT177 - image: Norfolk Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 FIfor Williams CT177
Gross weight2700kg3500kg
Payload2263kgapprox. 2695kg
Internal bed3060mm x 1650mm-
Axles2-
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Overall length-6.70m / 22'0"
Bed-5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width)
Unladen weight-805kg

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HL-AL 3016/27 F if...

A tandem-axle flatbed for construction and trade use, carrying machinery or bulky loads on a low-sided aluminium platform. It suits builders and plant hire firms needing a general-purpose site trailer rather than an enclosed box.

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Buy or hire the CT177 if...

  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 432kg more

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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Ifor Williams CT177?

The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 432kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform 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 HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams CT177?

The Ifor Williams CT177, by 432kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F 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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