Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 79cm (2.5ft) wider inside and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD84 is 269kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 79cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 269kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 2.04m (all models) |
| Payload | 2250kg | - |
| Internal length | 2.55m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that is 269kg lighter empty
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 79cm (2.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 300kg 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 GD84 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 79cm (2.5ft) wider inside and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD84 is 269kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 269kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 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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