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Ifor Williams CT177 vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail

The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 720kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams CT177
Ifor Williams CT177 - image: Norfolk Trailers
PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail - image: prgtrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams CT177PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
Gross weight3500kg3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models)
Payloadapprox. 2695kg1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration
Overall length6.70m / 22'0"-
Bed5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width)-
Unladen weight805kg-
Internal bed-4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide
Axles-Twin or Tri
Brakes-Braked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes)

Sources: Ifor Williams CT177, PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. 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 720kg more
  • you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross

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.

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Buy or hire the ProLine Beavertail if...

The ProLine Beavertail suits owners of low-ground-clearance cars, since its beavertail ramp lets a car drive on and off without grounding, unlike a flat-bed transporter. PRG offers it across twin and tri-axle chassis so buyers can match the trailer to a 3000kg or 3500kg tow limit.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT177 and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?

The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 720kg more and is rated 500kg 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 PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?

The Ifor Williams CT177, by 720kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT177 or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail 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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