Head to head
Ifor Williams BV105 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 57cm (2ft) wider inside and is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 57cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 weighs 16kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV105 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.47m | 2.04m (all models) |
| Payload | 1965kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.00m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV105, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 57cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 16kg 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 Ifor Williams BV105 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 57cm (2ft) wider inside and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 16kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV105.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV105 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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