Head to head
Ifor Williams CT177 vs Ifor Williams LM167
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 40kg lighter empty and carries 40kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 weighs 40kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 40kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT177 | Ifor Williams LM167 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 805kg | 845kg |
| Payload | approx. 2695kg | 2655kg |
| Overall length | 6.70m / 22'0" | - |
| Bed | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 2.25m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT177, Ifor Williams LM167. 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 40kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 40kg 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 LM167 if...
For operators carrying wide loads such as pallets in double rows or plant machinery, taking the LM166's length and adding the range's 2.25m wide-bed option.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT177 and the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 40kg lighter empty and carries 40kg 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 LM167 is a a long, wide flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams CT177. It is 40kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM167.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 40kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Ifor Williams LM167 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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