Head to head
Graham Edwards VT3517TB vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 190kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards VT3517TB weighs 190kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards VT3517TB | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 995kg | 805kg |
| Bed length | 17' | - |
| Bed width | 7' | - |
| Axles | Tri | - |
| 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 VT3517TB, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the VT3517TB if...
A tri axle car transporter for recovery firms, dealers and hire fleets moving cars and light vehicles. Winch, wheel chocks and ramps are listed as options.
Full VT3517TB specifications →Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that is 190kg 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 VT3517TB and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 190kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards VT3517TB is a 17 ft x 7 ft tri axle 3.5 tonne car transporter 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 VT3517TB or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177. It is 190kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards VT3517TB.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards VT3517TB 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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