Head to head
Ifor Williams CT177 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 410kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 410kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT177 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 805kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Overall length | 6.70m / 22'0" | - |
| Bed | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) | - |
| Payload | approx. 2695kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT177, Ifor Williams GD85. 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 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
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 410kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT177 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 410kg lighter empty. 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 GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 410kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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