Head to head
Brian James A Transporter (A4) vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A Transporter (A4) | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,000kg to 3,000kg depending on variant | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Bed | 3.7m x 1.8m up to 5.0m x 2.0m depending on variant | - |
| Brakes | Braked, tandem axle | - |
| 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 Transporter (A4), Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A Transporter (A4) if...
One of the most common car trailers in Britain, bought by trade and private owners for moving road cars, project cars and small vans. The reason it sells is the spread of bed length and gross weight combinations, which lets you match the trailer to the tow car rather than the other way round.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes 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 Transporter (A4) and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James A Transporter (A4) is a open flatbed car transporter, twin axle; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Can I tow the Brian James A Transporter (A4) 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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