Head to head
Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,490kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,490kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1205kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Internal bed | 2515mm x 1500mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (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 TL-AL 2515/15, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TL-AL 2515/15 if...
A mid-weight single-axle trailer in the TL-AL family, wider than the smallest models for bulkier loads while staying within a 1.5 tonne gross weight. It suits tradespeople and private users who outgrew a 750kg trailer.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,490kg 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.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,490kg more. The Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 is a single-axle low-loader box 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 TL-AL 2515/15 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 1,490kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 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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