Head to head
Equi-Trek Apollo vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and is 126kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Apollo weighs 126kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Apollo | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg / 2600kg (depending on spec) | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 845kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Equi-Trek Apollo, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Apollo if...
Equi-Trek's smallest motorised horsebox, built to be driveable on a standard car licence in its lighter configuration. It suits owners moving up from a trailer who want a small horsebox without a 7.5 tonne licence requirement.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 126kg 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 Equi-Trek Apollo and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and is 126kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Apollo is a compact 2-horse motorised horsebox; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Apollo or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 126kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Apollo.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Apollo 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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