Head to head
Ifor Williams CT177 vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 295kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra weighs 295kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT177 | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 6.70m / 22'0" | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
| Unladen weight | 805kg | 1100 kg |
| Bed | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) | - |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | approx. 2695kg | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Internal width | - | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT177, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 295kg 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
- Whitehall Trailers Ltd - Southam
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Shropshire Trailer Hire - Shrewsbury, Bicton
Buy or hire the Supreme Ultra if...
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT177 and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 295kg lighter empty. 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 Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Ifor Williams CT177. It is 295kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra.
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