Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 44cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 44cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 66kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 2.04m (all models) |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- 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 44cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- 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 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 44cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 66kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 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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