Head to head
Ifor Williams CT177 vs Ifor Williams Eventa L
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 1,147kg lighter empty and carries 1,147kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 1,147kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,147kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT177 | Ifor Williams Eventa L | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 805kg | 1952kg |
| Payload | approx. 2695kg | 1548kg |
| Overall length | 6.70m / 22'0" | - |
| Bed | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) | - |
| Internal length | - | 5.22m |
| Internal width | - | 2.21m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT177, Ifor Williams Eventa L. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that is 1,147kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 1,147kg 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
Buy or hire the Eventa L if...
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT177 and the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 1,147kg lighter empty and carries 1,147kg more. The Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use.; the Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Ifor Williams CT177. It is 1,147kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 1,147kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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