Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 324kg 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 324kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 324kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 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 GD85 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 324kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, 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 GD85 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 324kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 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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