Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136 vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 405kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 405kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136 | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle | 805kg |
| Bed | 4.00m x 1.84m | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Payload | - | approx. 2695kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is 405kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 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
- Whitehall Trailers Ltd - Southam
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Shropshire Trailer Hire - Shrewsbury, Bicton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT136 and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 405kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle; 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 CT136 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 405kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136 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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