Head to head
Brian James C4 Blue vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 Blue is 24kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 24kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 Blue | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 695kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Bed length | 5.0m | - |
| Bed width | 2.0m | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Brian James C4 Blue, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C4 Blue if...
- you want one that is 24kg lighter empty
A twin-axle open car transporter built to carry one road or track car behind a family car or 4x4. Track-day drivers and small vehicle traders hire it for moving a single car without the cost of an enclosed trailer.
Full C4 Blue specifications →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 C4 Blue and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 Blue is 24kg lighter empty. The Brian James C4 Blue is a twin-axle car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Brian James C4 Blue or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Brian James C4 Blue. It is 24kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 Blue 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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