Head to head
Ifor Williams BV64e vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 2,395kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 605kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 2,395kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 605kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV64e | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 200kg | 805kg |
| Payload | 300kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Internal length | 1.85m | - |
| Internal width | 1.15m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV64e, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV64e if...
- you want one that is 605kg lighter empty
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that carries 2,395kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes 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 Ifor Williams BV64e and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 2,395kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 605kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box 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 Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 605kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 2,395kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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