Head to head
Brian James A-Max 305 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A-Max 305 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Payload | 2035kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.3m x 1.96m | - |
| 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: Brian James A-Max 305, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A-Max 305 if...
Suits owners of larger saloons or estate cars who have outgrown the shorter A-Max 210 but do not need a full car-transporter range trailer. The extra bed length and payload give more margin for a heavier road car.
Listed by
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg 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 Brian James A-Max 305 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Can I tow the Brian James A-Max 305 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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