Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136HD vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 295kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 295kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136HD | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 805kg |
| Internal length | 4.0m | - |
| Internal width | 1.84m | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
| Payload | - | approx. 2695kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136HD, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 295kg lighter empty
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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 CT136HD and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 295kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle.; 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 CT136HD or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 295kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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