Head to head
Ifor Williams HB403 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and is 74cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 74cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 weighs 48kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB403 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 767kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.30m | 2.04m (all models) |
| Payload | 833kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.08m | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB403, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB403 if...
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 74cm (2.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 48kg lighter empty
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 HB403 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and is 74cm (2.5ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 48kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB403.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB403 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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