Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Payload | 2530kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | - |
| 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 T Transporter, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the T Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
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 T Transporter and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter 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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