Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Brian James Eco Plant is 355kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 512kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 355kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 512kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 805kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
- you want one that is 355kg lighter empty
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 512kg 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 Brian James Eco Plant and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 355kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 512kg more. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; 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 Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 355kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 512kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant 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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