Head to head
Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1,650kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1,650kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1350kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Payload | 1106kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2515mm x 1300mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| 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-ALK 2513/135, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TL-ALK 2513/135 if...
A single-axle box trailer that also tips, giving private and trade users a lightweight option for both general loads and loose materials. It fits within a car's braked towing limit for many vehicles.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 1,650kg 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 Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1,650kg heavier gross. The Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 is a small tipping 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-ALK 2513/135 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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