Head to head
Ifor Williams CT177 vs Nugent P3116H
The Nugent P3116H is 70kg lighter empty and carries 70kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 70kg more empty.
- Payload: the Nugent P3116H carries 70kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT177 | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 805kg | 735kg |
| Payload | approx. 2695kg | 2765kg |
| Overall length | 6.70m / 22'0" | - |
| Bed | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3148mm x 1616mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT177, Nugent P3116H. 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 P3116H if...
- you want one that is 70kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 70kg more
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT177 and the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H is 70kg lighter empty and carries 70kg 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 P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H. It is 70kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H, by 70kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Nugent P3116H 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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