Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Bateson 35MD is 80kg lighter empty and carries 80kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 80kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 80kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 805kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that is 80kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 80kg more
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Bateson 35MD is 80kg lighter empty and carries 80kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Bateson 35MD, by 80kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams CT177 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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