Head to head
Ifor Williams BV106 vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 95kg lighter empty and carries 95kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 weighs 95kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 95kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV106 | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 4.70m | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) | 805kg |
| Payload | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) | approx. 2695kg |
| Internal load length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV106, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV106 if...
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that is 95kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 95kg more
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 Ifor Williams BV106 and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is 95kg lighter empty and carries 95kg more. The Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions.; 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 Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177. It is 95kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV106.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 95kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV106 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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