Head to head
Brian James C4 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 C4 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Size | 2m x 4.5m loading area | - |
| 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 C4, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C4 if...
Brian James C4, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Car transporters in this class are hired and bought by track-day drivers, classic car owners and recovery firms who need to move a vehicle without driving it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
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 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 is a car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 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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