Head to head
Ifor Williams CT177 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 205kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 595kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 205kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 595kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT177 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 805kg | 600kg |
| Payload | approx. 2695kg | 2100kg |
| Overall length | 6.70m / 22'0" | - |
| Bed | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT177, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 595kg 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 205kg lighter empty
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 205kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 595kg 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 205kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 595kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT177 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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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