Head to head
Ifor Williams CT177 vs Ifor Williams Q Range
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 505kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 505kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT177 | Ifor Williams Q Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1000kg (braked Q) |
| Unladen weight | 805kg | 300kg (Q6b) |
| Overall length | 6.70m / 22'0" | - |
| Bed | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) | - |
| Payload | approx. 2695kg | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.95m (Q6b) |
| Internal width | - | 1.22m (Q6b) |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT177, Ifor Williams Q Range. 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 2.5 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
- Whitehall Trailers Ltd - Southam
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Shropshire Trailer Hire - Shrewsbury, Bicton
Buy or hire the Q Range if...
- you want one that is 505kg lighter empty
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT177 and the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 505kg 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 Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range. It is 505kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Ifor Williams Q Range 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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