Head to head
Humbaur HTK vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 145kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 145kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur HTK | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2550kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Internal bed | 3.14m x 1.75m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
| Unladen weight | - | 805kg |
Sources: Humbaur HTK, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HTK if...
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that carries 145kg 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 Humbaur HTK and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 145kg more. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use; 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 carries more, the Humbaur HTK or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 145kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur HTK 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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