Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 HD vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 29kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 29kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 HD | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 690kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Payload | 2810kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105 HD, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX105 HD if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 29kg lighter empty
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
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 GX105 HD and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 29kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 29kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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