Head to head
Graham Edwards TP126 vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 255kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards TP126 weighs 255kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards TP126 | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500KG | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1060KG | 805kg |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Width | 6'6" | - |
| Axles | TANDEM | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
| Payload | - | approx. 2695kg |
Sources: Graham Edwards TP126, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TP126 if...
A tipping trailer for groundworks, landscaping and site clearance where loads such as spoil and aggregate need to be tipped out. Removable side extensions and loading ramps are optional.
Full TP126 specifications →Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that is 255kg lighter empty
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 Graham Edwards TP126 and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 255kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards TP126 is a 12 ft x 6 ft 6 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne tipping trailer; 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 Graham Edwards TP126 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177. It is 255kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards TP126.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards TP126 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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