Head to head
Ifor Williams CT177 vs Turatello F20
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 45kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Turatello F20 weighs 45kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT177 | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 805kg | approx. 850kg |
| Overall length | 6.70m / 22'0" | - |
| Bed | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) | - |
| Payload | approx. 2695kg | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT177, Turatello F20. 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 rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 45kg 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 F20 if...
Described by its Italian maker as the smallest of its car-carrying vans, the F20 suits owners who need to move a single race or track car under cover without the size and cost of a full motorsport transporter.
Listed by
- Turatello Trailers Ltd. - Nottingham, Burton Joyce
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT177 and the Turatello F20?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 45kg 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 Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Turatello F20?
The Ifor Williams CT177. It is 45kg lighter empty than the Turatello F20.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Turatello F20 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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