Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 261kg lighter empty and is 31cm (1ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 261kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 31cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 2.04m (all models) |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 261kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 31cm (1ft) wider inside
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 BV126 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 261kg lighter empty and is 31cm (1ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 261kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 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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