Head to head
Debon C800 vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 195kg lighter empty and carries 195kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C800 weighs 195kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 195kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C800 | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 805kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Internal length | 370-433cm | - |
| Internal width | 178-201cm | - |
| Internal height | 179.5-201cm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Debon C800, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C800 if...
A large box van aimed at businesses moving significant volumes of stock or equipment, such as caterers or event hire firms, needing a full 3500kg-class trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that is 195kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 195kg 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 Debon C800 and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 195kg lighter empty and carries 195kg more. The Debon C800 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg 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 C800 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177. It is 195kg lighter empty than the Debon C800.
Which carries more, the Debon C800 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 195kg.
Can I tow the Debon C800 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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