Head to head
Brian James Connect Compact vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| 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 Connect Compact, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Connect Compact if...
Brian James Connect Compact, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Flatbeds suit long or awkward loads that need strapping from any side - pallets, timber, machinery and vehicles.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg 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 Connect Compact and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact 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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