Head to head
Ifor Williams CT177 vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 10kg lighter empty and carries 10kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) weighs 10kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 10kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT177 | Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 805kg | 815kg |
| Payload | approx. 2695kg | 2685kg |
| Overall length | 6.70m / 22'0" | - |
| Bed | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.65 x 1.83 |
| Bed height | - | 430mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT177, Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED). 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 10kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 10kg 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
- Whitehall Trailers Ltd - Southam
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Shropshire Trailer Hire - Shrewsbury, Bicton
Buy or hire the Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) if...
The larger Challenger 50 beavertail for bigger mini excavators and compact plant. Used by groundworks firms and hire fleets that need extra bed length.
Full Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT177 and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 10kg lighter empty and carries 10kg 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 Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is a 12 ft x 6 ft 3.5 tonne beavertail plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Ifor Williams CT177. It is 10kg lighter empty than the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED).
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 10kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) 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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