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Ifor Williams General Duty vs SDC Trailers Rollerbed

The Ifor Williams General Duty is a small flatbed/general purpose trailer range. The SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams General DutySDC Trailers Rollerbed
AxlesSingle or twin axleSAF axles on drums
Gross weight1400kg to 2700kg depending on model-
Internal length1.84m (6ft) to 3.71m (12ft 2in)-
Internal width1.23m (4ft) to 1.71m (5ft 6in)-
Length-4m
Curtains-XL-rated curtains

Sources: Ifor Williams General Duty, SDC Trailers Rollerbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the General Duty if...

Ifor Williams's entry-level flatbed range, bought by householders, gardeners and small trades for tip runs, garden waste and general loads. It is the trailer most UK hire yards keep several of, since one size or another suits almost any small job.

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Buy or hire the Rollerbed if...

A car transporter trailer built by SDC, Northern Ireland's largest trailer maker, used by vehicle recovery and haulage firms for moving cars on a roller bed. The curtain sides let vehicles be loaded and secured from either side.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams General Duty and the SDC Trailers Rollerbed?

The Ifor Williams General Duty is a small flatbed/general purpose trailer range; the SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.

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