Model against model
Ifor Williams CT177 vs Ifor Williams GX126
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Ifor Williams CT177 | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 6.70m / 22'0" | 5.70m |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 805kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | approx. 2695kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Ifor Williams CT177 figures and full Ifor Williams GX126 figures.
Choose the CT177 if...
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.
Full specifications →Choose the GX126 if...
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT177 and the Ifor Williams GX126?
Ifor Williams CT177: 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. Ifor Williams GX126: The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
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