Head to head
Ifor Williams CT177 vs Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is 215kg lighter empty and carries 215kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 215kg more empty.
- Payload: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 215kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT177 | Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 805kg | 590kg |
| Payload | approx. 2695kg | 2910kg |
| Overall length | 6.70m / 22'0" | - |
| Bed | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.05 x 1.70 |
| Bed height | - | 367mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT177, Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire 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.
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 Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer if...
- you want one that is 215kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 215kg more
A lightweight plant trailer with a low bed and shallow ramp angle, aimed at mini digger hire and contractors who want a high payload from a 3.5 tonne gross weight.
Full Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT177 and the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is 215kg lighter empty and carries 215kg 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 Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is a 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in lightweight 3.5 tonne plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. It is 215kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, by 215kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer 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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