Head to head
Brian James Tipper 2 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 300kg heavier gross and is 66kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper 2 weighs 66kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper 2 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg to 3500kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 785kg to 1200kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Payload | 1835kg to 2500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide | - |
| Axles | 2 or 3 (model dependent) | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Brian James Tipper 2, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper 2 if...
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 66kg 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 Tipper 2 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 300kg heavier gross and is 66kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 66kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper 2.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 2 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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