Head to head
Ifor Williams CT177 vs Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 196kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 196kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT177 | Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 805kg | 609kg |
| Overall length | 6.70m / 22'0" | - |
| Bed | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) | - |
| Payload | approx. 2695kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT177, Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc. 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 800kg 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 GH Plant with DigaDoc if...
- you want one that is 196kg lighter empty
Bought by plant hire and groundworks firms that need to prove what left the yard and where it went, since DigaDoc records load movements electronically on top of the standard GH plant trailer chassis. It is the same GH94 base trailer as the plain GH94, with the tracking hardware added.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT177 and the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 196kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 800kg heavier gross. 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 GH Plant with DigaDoc is a a plant trailer fitted with the manufacturer's DigaDoc load-tracking system.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc. It is 196kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc 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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