Head to head
Ifor Williams CT177 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 445kg lighter empty and carries 445kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 445kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 445kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT177 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 805kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | approx. 2695kg | 2250kg |
| Overall length | 6.70m / 22'0" | - |
| Bed | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) | - |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT177, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. 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 445kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 445kg 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT177 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 445kg lighter empty and carries 445kg 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 M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams CT177. It is 445kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 445kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT177 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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