Head to head
Brenderup CD300TBR2000 vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,205kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Brenderup CD300TBR2000 is 295kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,205kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 295kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brenderup CD300TBR2000 | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 805kg |
| Payload | 1490kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Internal size | 300cm x 155cm x 185cm (L x W x H) | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Brenderup CD300TBR2000, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CD300TBR2000 if...
- you want one that is 295kg lighter empty
A lightweight box trailer from Brenderup's Cargo Dynamic range, built with a honeycomb composite body to keep unladen weight low relative to payload. Tradespeople and hire firms use it to carry tools or an electric van's overflow load behind a car.
Full CD300TBR2000 specifications →Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that carries 1,205kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 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 Brenderup CD300TBR2000 and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,205kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Brenderup CD300TBR2000 is 295kg lighter empty. The Brenderup CD300TBR2000 is a twin axle enclosed box trailer with rear ramp; 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 Brenderup CD300TBR2000 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Brenderup CD300TBR2000. It is 295kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Brenderup CD300TBR2000 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 1,205kg.
Can I tow the Brenderup CD300TBR2000 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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