Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 461kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 8cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 461kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 8cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 2.04m (all models) |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 8cm wider inside
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 461kg 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 Transporter 4 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 461kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 8cm wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 461kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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