Head to head
Debon C500 vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 695kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Debon C500 is 205kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 695kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 205kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 805kg |
| Payload | 2000kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Internal length | 320cm | - |
| Internal width | 167cm | - |
| Internal height | 200cm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Debon C500, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C500 if...
- you want one that is 205kg lighter empty
A twin-axle step up for businesses that have outgrown the single-axle C-series, with enough height to walk inside and enough payload for bulk stock.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that carries 695kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C500 and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 695kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Debon C500 is 205kg lighter empty. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; 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 Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Debon C500. It is 205kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 695kg.
Can I tow the Debon C500 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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