Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 216kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 216kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Payload | 2565kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 216kg lighter empty
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 PT66 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 216kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 216kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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