Head to head
Ifor Williams CT177 vs Wessex International 1.5T-LGPW
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 Wessex International 1.5T-LGPW is a 1.5 ton hydraulic tipping trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT177 | Wessex International 1.5T-LGPW | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 6.70m / 22'0" | 3.14m |
| Bed | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) | - |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 805kg | - |
| Payload | approx. 2695kg | - |
| Length | - | 2.1m |
| Width | - | 1.2m |
| Capacity | - | 1.5 TON |
| Trailer weight | - | 342.5kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT177, Wessex International 1.5T-LGPW. 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
- Whitehall Trailers Ltd - Southam
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Shropshire Trailer Hire - Shrewsbury, Bicton
Buy or hire the 1.5T-LGPW if...
A mid sized hydraulic tipper for golf courses, estates and ground care contractors moving soil, aggregates and green waste. Weld mesh extension sides are optional.
Full 1.5T-LGPW specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT177 and the Wessex International 1.5T-LGPW?
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 Wessex International 1.5T-LGPW is a 1.5 ton hydraulic tipping trailer.
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