Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 351kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 351kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 351kg lighter empty
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 Race Sport and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 351kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 351kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport 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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