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Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed

The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75
Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
TB Tiltbed
Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
Gross weight750kg3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model
Payload616kg-
Internal bed1790mm x 1110mm-
Axles1-
Unladen weight-719kg to 978kg depending on model
Internal length options-4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m
Internal width-2.04m (all models)

Sources: Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the TL-AL 1711/75 if...

A compact unbraked-class aluminium trailer for light loads such as garden machinery or small quads, bought by tradespeople and private users who want something towable behind a car. It is one of the smallest trailers in Bockmann's TL-AL utility range.

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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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?

The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 is a small aluminium low-loader box trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.

Can I tow the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 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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