Head to head
Cartwright Double Deck vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Cartwright Double Deck is a tri-axle double-deck box trailer for artic units. The Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Cartwright Double Deck | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 13.7m | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Gross combination weight | 44 tonnes | - |
| Overall width | 2.55m | - |
| Overall height | 4.635m | - |
| Deck | Fixed 3/4 deck from rear corner pillars to front | - |
| Suspension | Air suspension, Haldex braking with roll stability | - |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
| Gross weight | - | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 805kg |
| Payload | - | approx. 2695kg |
Sources: Cartwright Double Deck, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Double Deck if...
A tri-axle box trailer with a second internal deck, used by retailers and distributors to move light, bulky goods such as clothing or parcels where cubic space runs out before weight does.
Listed by
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent, Alrewas
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
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 Cartwright Double Deck and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Cartwright Double Deck is a tri-axle double-deck box trailer for artic units; the Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
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