Head to head
Ifor Williams CT177 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 835kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 835kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 35kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT177 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 805kg | 840kg |
| Payload | approx. 2695kg | 1860kg |
| Overall length | 6.70m / 22'0" | - |
| Bed | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT177, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 carries 835kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 35kg lighter empty
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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT177 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 835kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams CT177. It is 35kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 835kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT177 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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