Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136 vs Ifor Williams GP
The Ifor Williams GP is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GP is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136 | Ifor Williams GP | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle | - |
| Bed | 4.00m x 1.84m | - |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136, Ifor Williams GP. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
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 GP if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
Ifor Williams GP, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT136 and the Ifor Williams GP?
The Ifor Williams GP is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle; the Ifor Williams GP is a plant trailer range.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136 or the Ifor Williams GP 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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