Head to head
Ifor Williams CT177 vs Sun Way Galaxy TBS75
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 2,135kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 615kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 2,135kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 615kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT177 | Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 6.70m / 22'0" | 5.99m |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 805kg | 190kg |
| Payload | approx. 2695kg | 560kg |
| Bed | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) | - |
| Overall width | - | 1.83m |
| Rollers | - | 20 non-marking rollers plus 1 keel roller, winch and break-back facility |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT177, Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. 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 2,135kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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.
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 Galaxy TBS75 if...
- you want one that is 615kg lighter empty
A French-built boat trailer for owners of small motorboats who need to launch and recover from a slipway themselves. The break-back facility and roller bed make it easier to float the boat on and off without a tow vehicle in the water.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT177 and the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 2,135kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 615kg 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 Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. It is 615kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 2,135kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 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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