Head to head
Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is 519kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 519kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750 kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 200 kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Payload | 550 kg | - |
| Length | 3450 mm | - |
| Width | 1900 mm | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B85 Unbraked Trailer if...
- you want one that is 519kg lighter empty
The largest unbraked trailer in the Bateson range, designed to carry lightweight grass cutting machinery and UTVs. Suits grounds maintenance and landscaping crews towing behind a car or pickup, with a plywood floor and a mesh ramp door.
Full B85 Unbraked Trailer specifications →Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 2,250kg heavier gross
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is 519kg lighter empty. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is a unbraked 8 ft x 5 ft flatbed trailer with ramp door and mesh extension sides; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer. It is 519kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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