Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136HD vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 209kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 20cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 209kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 20cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136HD | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.84m | 2.04m (all models) |
| Internal length | 4.0m | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136HD, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 209kg lighter empty
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Shropshire Trailer Hire - Shrewsbury, Bicton
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 20cm 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 CT136HD and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 209kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 20cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle.; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136HD or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 209kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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