Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 319kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 319kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Bed | 4.00m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is 319kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross
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 CT136 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 319kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 319kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136 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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