Head to head
Ifor Williams CT177 vs Nugent F3720H
The Nugent F3720H is 130kg lighter empty and carries 130kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 130kg more empty.
- Payload: the Nugent F3720H carries 130kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT177 | Nugent F3720H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 805kg | 675kg |
| Payload | approx. 2695kg | 2825kg |
| Overall length | 6.70m / 22'0" | - |
| Bed | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3650mm x 2000mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT177, Nugent F3720H. 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
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the F3720H if...
- you want one that is 130kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 130kg more
A general haulage flatbed for farmers and small contractors moving bales, machinery or building materials, built around Nugent's own suspension design and Knott brakes rather than a bought-in chassis.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT177 and the Nugent F3720H?
The Nugent F3720H is 130kg lighter empty and carries 130kg 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 Nugent F3720H is a a twin-axle flatbed trailer with Nugent's Dual Drive suspension.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Nugent F3720H?
The Nugent F3720H. It is 130kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Nugent F3720H?
The Nugent F3720H, by 130kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Nugent F3720H 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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